Salary: £70k - 75k per year + Car allowance and Excellent Benefits Package
Job Reference: JOB-90336
Published: 09-04-2026
Duration: Full Time
Expiry Date: 07-05-2026
Country: United Kingdom
Location: Workington (moving onto Major Nuclear Site)
Salary: Circa £70,000 + £5,750 car allowance
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Office-based initially, with 1 day from home after probation
We’re working with a leading engineering and construction business delivering major projects across the UK, particularly within complex and highly regulated environments. They have a strong presence in the nuclear sector, are well established on long-term frameworks, and have a strong pipeline of work ahead.
They’re looking to bring in a Risk Manager to support delivery on a major programme, based in Workington and supporting a Major Nuclear Site.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of the risk management process across projects, working closely with project controls and delivery teams to identify, assess and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Day to day, this will include:
* Leading risk identification workshops with project teams
* Maintaining and managing the project risk register
* Carrying out qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
* Supporting the development of mitigation strategies
* Working closely with planning and cost teams to align risk with programme and budget
* Producing clear risk reports and presenting to stakeholders
This role offers the chance to work on a long‑term, secure programme with a well‑established contractor, supporting complex and high‑value projects. There’s a strong team in place, good support, and genuine opportunity to develop as the programme progresses. The work is varied and technically interesting, giving you exposure to one of the UK’s most significant projects.
What They’re Looking For
* Experience as a Risk Manager or within a project controls/risk‑focused role
* Background in construction, engineering or infrastructure projects
* Experience with risk management processes, tools and techniques
* Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders
* Ability to obtain BPSS clearance
If you’re interested, please email jackm@scantec.co.uk or call 0151 666 8960 for more information.
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