Assistant Risk Manager

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1 year ago
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Do you have experience of Risk Management with real ambition and drive to succeed and develop your skillset and career path?
Are you looking for the opportunity to be part of a successful team of Project Controls professionals?
Would you like to work for a leading engineering contractor at the forefront of a net zero and energy secure future, where you will manage all cost controlling processes?
If the answer is yes, please read on and get in touch today to avoid missing out!
The Opportunity
Given increased project expansion, our client is currently looking to expand their dynamic team of nuclear specialists and are searching the market for an experienced Assistant Risk Manager with experience in Risk Management support.
Working on the Nuclear new build framework, you will develop the skills and core nuclear understanding to be successful in the Nuclear industry. You’ll be positioned to benefit from the near and long-term trend for Nuclear power providing the baseload to global energy needs. You will be joining at a time of innovation and change, with an opportunity to put your mark on the business and for this contribution to be recognised.
The role
The purpose for you as the Assistant Risk Manager is to support risk management within a local Nuclear programme, assist with compliance with the project's PMO risk management direction, and genuinely help safeguard the programme area from major overruns.
Your duties and responsibilities will be

  • Linked capability to integrate/support project controls/project delivery/business support processes (e.g. Finance).
  • Understanding of scheduling methodologies in project/programme management, including hands on experience of the leading software packages (Oracle P6/Microsoft Project or similar planning tools).
  • Being comfortable with quantitative analysis and advanced forecasting i.e. Monte-Carlo methods, probabilistic forecasting, and optimisation.
  • Experience of developing large data models (QSRA/QCRA etc.) and their integration into decision making processes.
  • Understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks and standards.
    You will have the following skills and experience
  • Facilitation skills; able to help facilitate workshops within the programme under the direction of more senior risk professionals.
  • Technical skills; able to help deliver QRAs, spanning Cost QRAs and Schedule QRAs under direction of more senior risk professionals.
  • Engagement skills; able to engage teams under the direction of more senior risk professionals.
  • Demonstrable use of numerical and verbal communication skills within a business environment.
  • Membership of one or more risk or project management organisation e.g. APM, PMI, IRM, CERA or a suitable equivalent.
    The setting for the role Risks and Hazards are in line with working on a nuclear licenced site. These can include, nuclear fuel, radiation, chemicals and gasses, high voltage equipment, moving vehicles, flammable materials, high pressure circuits, steam, high noise and vibration levels. A full site induction will be provided, and all safety requirements must be adhered to when entering the site.
    Get in touch now
    If you’re looking for the next step up in your career to join a team of nuclear specialists who work collaboratively and innovatively to transform ground-breaking nuclear projects and believe you have the skills and experience our client is seeking, then apply today bto avoid missing
    Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
    Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business

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