Risk Engineer

Join a high impact programme at the forefront of major UK infrastructure and climate strategy. This is an opportunity to work on complex, large scale projects where your expertise directly supports safe, predictable delivery and long term national resilience.
You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a forward thinking environment that values innovation, integrity and continuous development. If you enjoy solving challenging problems, influencing decisions and driving meaningful outcomes, this role offers clear progression and the chance to make a lasting difference.
 
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Lead structured risk identification workshops with engineering and project teams.
• Assess technical, safety, commercial, schedule and regulatory risks.
• Develop and maintain qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
• Perform cost and schedule modelling using industry recognised tools.
• Produce probabilistic forecasts and scenario analysis.
• Validate assumptions and uncertainty with subject matter experts.
• Develop and track mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Maintain accurate and compliant project risk registers.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and insights for senior stakeholders.
• Coach teams and embed a proactive risk culture.

 
 
Qualifications & Requirements
 

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in nuclear, defence, energy or high hazard sectors.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks.
• Expertise in quantitative risk analysis and modelling.
• Understanding of safety case and ALARP principles.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Experience on major infrastructure or EPC programmes.
• Knowledge of project controls, cost and scheduling.
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration capability.

 
 
What’s in it for you

The nuclear energy sector offers long term career security, innovation and the opportunity to contribute to Net Zero and national infrastructure. It combines cutting edge technology, global collaboration and structured professional growth in a highly respected industry.

• Competitive salary and strong permanent benefits.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Career progression and specialist development.
• Professional membership support.
• Private medical cover and wellbeing services.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Exposure to major, complex programmes.
• Long term job stability and industry demand.

 
 
Company Overview

Our Client is a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, delivering complex programmes across science, security and sustainability. Their people are driven by curiosity, ambition and a commitment to ethical excellence. With a strong culture of collaboration, inclusion and continuous learning, they invest in their teams and empower individuals to grow while solving some of the world’s most critical challenges.