Risk Manager - Nuclear

  • Resourcing Group
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • Mar 05, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Project Risk Manager to join their expanding Controls & Performance team. The business has seen rapid growth and is delivering a range of major energy transition and natural resource projects across the UK.

You'll work closely with project delivery teams, helping to identify, assess, and manage risk across high-profile programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team, collaborate with industry experts, and play a key role in delivering successful project outcomes.?

Hybrid working arrangements (3 days a week client site).

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement risk management frameworks tailored to client needs.

  • Facilitate risk workshops with project and technical stakeholders.

  • Maintain risk registers and ensure data quality and consistency.

  • Support development and implementation of mitigation strategies.

  • Conduct Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) for cost and schedule.

  • Produce clear risk reports and dashboards using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

  • Collaborate with project controls teams to align risk, schedule, and cost information.

  • Engage with supply chain partners to assess third-party risks.

Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience managing project risk within major programmes.

  • Knowledge of risk standards (ISO31000, APM, Orange Book, IPA).

  • Experience using risk management tools and QRA techniques (Monte Carlo).

  • Understanding of project controls functions and their integration with risk.

  • Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Relevant professional qualification (e.g. APM Risk Level 2 or MoR) desirable.

  • Familiarity with NEC contracts beneficial.

Why Apply
  • Join a rapidly growing company delivering complex energy and infrastructure projects.

  • Be part of a collaborative and high-performing Controls & Performance team.

  • Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

  • Supportive, inclusive culture with flexible working options.


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