About the role
Role ID: SF75845
Shape the future of critical national infrastructure through expert risk leadership
At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Risk Specialist at our Glasgow site.
The role
As a Senior Risk Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering risk and opportunity management across projects of national importance.
This role is full time, based in Glasgow. Hybrid working patterns are available with a minimum of two days per week onsite. The role is contracted to 37 hours per week.
Day-to-day, you’ll be required to
Leading risk and opportunity management activities across all stages of the project lifecycle, from bid phase through to project close-out
Developing and implementing project risk and opportunity management plans that align with business, commercial, and regulatory requirements
Facilitating risk identification workshops, assessments, and treatment planning to minimise threats and maximise opportunities
Producing insightful risk analysis and performance reporting, including recommendations for project and business leaders
Managing contingency planning and ensuring risk management activities support financial, commercial and delivery objectives
Chair risk management reviews with senior internal & external stakeholders
Production of risk management dashboards
Essential experience of the Senior Risk Specialist
Exposure to infrastructure projects in areas including nuclear, defence, energy, engineering or construction
Demonstrable experience in a specialist risk and opportunity management role
Experience supporting projects throughout the full project lifecycle; from bid development to completion
Experienced in the use of software including Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA) / Pertmaster, Active Risk Manager (ARM) and Excel based platforms
Awareness of contract forms and commercial frameworks including NEC3 or NEC4
Experience working within an engineering, design, project controls, or project delivery environment
Qualifications for the Senior Risk Specialist
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Risk Management, Project Management or a relat…