Senior Risk Analyst

Location: Construction Site based Bridgwater, SomersetTo be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.HYBRID Working : 3 days per week office attendance and 2 days per week working remotely/from homeDuration: Approval until end December 2026 (renewable)Status: CONTRACT - INSIDE IR35Morson Edge are working with a major player in the Energy sector who have a current requirement for a Senior Risk Analyst to join their established Project team, on a contract basis. All work is associated with a major energy infrastructure construction Project in the Southwest.Broad ScopeThe Integrated Project Controls - IPC (Risk) team, aims to act as a centre of excellence for project controls implementation. It is the intelligent owner of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the Project.The role of Senior Risk Analyst will act as an expert of the Risk team, following the Risk strategy uniformly across the project, ensuring implementation of Risk specific processes and framework.Principal AccountabilitiesProviding assurance of the maintenance of all Risk and Opportunity data for the Programme/Area within the Risk software system e.g. ARM.Assurance of the delivery of Risk and Opportunity reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time-related drivers and performance issues.The Senior Risk Analyst will support the Programme/Area Directors implement Risk management by:o Reviewing and challenging the significant issues that may impact programme/area objectiveso Supporting issue and opportunities reviews and workshops and specialist risk focussed sessions (i.e. scenario planning).o Analysis of risk data and the connection of this data across the Project, in conjunction with the project controls managers and risk leadso Challenging the uncertainties of risk data over time to allow prioritisation and decision making.o Ensuring a comprehensive risk portfolio is maintained and reflective of the current project positionWorking with colleagues in IPC to ensure that the Project schedule and cost estimates are informed by high quality risk information (at delivery and portfolio levels).Work with the PCMs to support the programme/area teams and where appropriate Tier 1 Contractors to assess contractor-held Risk and their views on Programme-held risks and opportunities that impact upon them.Accountable for the production and presentation of accurate, insightful project controls information at the Programme Reviews and Board Meetings, ROTCs, Portfolio Risk Review as required.Responsible for the management and verification of information within the PowerBI dashboards and providing proposals for improvement from the Programme/Area teams.Criteria: Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & ExperienceKnowledge & SkillsAble to deliver accurate and concise Risk insights to drive evidence-based decision making, utilising commercial and technical information, to influence project decisions and support the management of risks/opportunities.Understanding and/or practical experience of wider project controls disciplines enabling Risk management to be integrated with cost, schedule and change, and provide assurance that risk and opportunity reporting and outputs of risk analysis aligns with other project data.Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Proven ability to facilitate risk conversations with colleagues at all levels, including Executive and Director leadership. xjdpvnf Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and delegate tasksQualifications & ExperienceDesirable degree level or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related fieldIndustry recognised project controls and/or risk management qualifications, such as Management of Risk Practitioner and/or APM Risk Level 2.Demonstrable experience of working as an expert in risk management and expert knowledge of risk/project controls including the tools, and a variety of techniques used to deliver project insight and assess performanceExperience of working in a highly regulated industryTools and SoftwareThe jobholder may be expected to have expertise in the use of any/all of the following (or similar equivalent) software tools:Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)ARM (Risks, Opportunities).

Created: 2026-03-17