Risk Manager

Job Description Risk Manager Didcot, OxfordshirePermanentPurpose of the jobThis role is the main point of contact and responsibility within the business line for all Project and business line risk activity. The role will be responsible for ensuring that both project and business level risk within the organisation is managed within the bounds of company procedures and that those procedures are in line with wider best practice.As part of the Project Management Office, the role reports into the Project Controls Manager, and may have direct reports to support the delivery of project level resource requirements, alongside the implementation of a modern risk management system and culture.Reports toReports into the PE&D Project Controls Manager, but day to day works alongside all BusinessManagers, Project Management staff and Project TeamsKey Accountabilities The PE&D Risk Manager will be responsible for the delivery of a project risk improvement project, ensuring that the processes, tools and systems are in place for best practice risk management on all Nuvia projects. This will include both qualitative and quantitative risk management, and will work closely with the planning team to facilitate and implement quantitative risk analysis on project schedules. Secondly, the position will support the ongoing risk management at a business level.Project Risk ManagementDevelopment and Definition of project risk management processes, guidance documents, templates and forms and continuous improvement of thereofProviding oversight of project risk management activities on projects to ensure company processes are being followed and hence risks are being adequately identified, assessed and managedProviding assistance, as required, to project teams to assist them in the effective management of risk, including the facilitation of risk reviewsImplementation of risk modelling activities on live projectsPromotion of a Risk Management Culture & ChangeTraining and development of risk management competency within the Project Management Community & wider businessReview and update of risk management and project controls processes to ensure best practiceImplementation of a new risk management system into the business in 2026Communicate regularly with the business on risk related activityManagement of a team of staff employees and supply chain resource as required, in order to support the above work across multiple business lines.Work scope is subject to change in order to support business needs. Occupational Skills and KnowledgeRelevant work experience in risk related Roles (5+ years)Working towards APM Chartership or equivalent membership of an appropriate professional body Duties and Requirements Candidate has demonstrable experience in aspects of Project Controls including:Project Cost ManagementProject Schedule Management & Strategic Planning (P6)Risk Management MethodologiesExperience across the project lifecycleFlexibility to travel to other UK offices and sites on occasion as necessaryPC literate in Microsoft Office Suite particularly ExcelArticulate with good written communicationDesirable:Project Management or controls experienceGeneral understanding of nuclear process plant and equipment would be beneficialExperience of highly regulated industryFull UK driving licenceEmployee Staff Benefits:Hybrid and agile working policies8.5% Pension Contribution & Life AssurancePrivate Medical Scheme Employee Share SchemeSalary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years service, 31 days after 10 years service)Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay (+21w SMP)In partnership with trade unionsPersonal Development & Further Education SupportLong Service & Recognition AwardsFree Employee Assistance Programme After 1 year of service.

Created: 2026-03-12