Senior Risk Analyst

As Senior Risk Analyst, you will be an integral part of project delivery which is designed to positively contribute, influence and underpin success across Engineering, Procurement & Manufacturing, Construction & Commissioning of a Nuclear Power Station project. The Risk team is aligned to the three critical success factors to successfully deliver the project objectives and underpin stakeholder confidence i.e. Integrated baseline delivery; EPC critical path execution; and key milestone achievement to Commercial Operation Date (COD).
Further to this the programme is influenced by the following:

• The Nuclear environment – this is highly regulated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the job holder will be responsible for supporting delivery in the nuclear context
• Nuclear Safety Culture – this is of paramount importance to the Project and embedded throughout for which the job holder will be responsible for supporting delivery with this in mind.
• Recognising the importance of the delivery of the project in accordance with the principles of safety, quality, time and cost in that order of priority.

In order to work in this operating environment, the jobholder will be familiar with the following key documents and support others in understanding:

• Company Manual – outlines the purpose of the company
• Project Execution & Business Plan – describes the delivery strategy for the Project
• Project Delivery Model – signposts readers to key procedures
• Integrated Project Controls Manual – how work is undertaken in the Project Controls Function
• Discipline-specific Procedures – detailed activity steps, interfaces, etc.

Responsibilities:

• The Senior Risk Analyst will be the face of Risk management in their nominated Programme/Area in the Project, bringing confidence to stakeholders that they are performing the right steps to identify, analyse, respond to and manage their Risk Outputs.
• Providing 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 ensuring the quality of the output
• Reviewing and challenging the significant issues that may impact programme/area objective
• Supporting issue and opportunities reviews and workshops and specialist risk focussed sessions (i.e. scenario planning).
• Analysis of risk data and the connection of this data across the Project, in conjunction with the project controls managers and risk leads;
• Challenging the uncertainties of risk data over time to allow prioritisation and decision making.
• Ensuring a comprehensive risk portfolio is maintained and reflective of the current project position.
• Working 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 PCM's 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.
• Identify and support the implementation of enhancements to integrated risk management procedure, process, reporting and tools.
• 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.
• Lead Risk management and Risk software specific training to the Programme/Area team, PM community and apprentices and provide recommendations of additional training requirements, or improvements to existing training.

Qualifications & Experience

• Desirable degree level or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field
• Industry 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 performance
• Experience of working in a project management environment and desirable construction experience
• Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry or other highly regulated industry

Knowledge & Skills

• Able 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.
• Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non-technical senior audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and delegate tasks to other team members.
• Possesses high work standards and sets ambitious, yet attainable goals. Constantly drives to streamline and simplify to deliver business value.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes.
• Ability to assure the quality of others work supporting them in developing to effectively deliver outputs.
• Ability to expertly use and guide others in the use of Risk management software;
• Ability to draw from best practice across industry to implement changes for improved performance.

Tools and Software
The jobholder will be expected to have expertise in the use and supporting training of others, of the following (or similar equivalent) software tools:

• Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access);
• ARM (Risks, Opportunities).
• Safran (QSRA).
• Power BI (Business Intelligence Analytics).

🌟 Why Apply?

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.

🌟 Your Benefits Package

🏠 Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
🏖️ 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
🔄 Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
💰 8% Company Pension Contributions
🛡️ Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
🎁 Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
💉 Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
🧾 Paid Professional Membership Fees
❤️ Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter!

Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.