Senior Risk Engineer Full Time

Responsible for the execution, implementation, and compliance of the SCS Risk Management Plan within the delivery unit. Manages Risk Engineers and contributes to assist in the maintenance of Risk Registers (in Xactium database). The Senior Risk Engineer will report to the Area Risk Manager, providing quality reports that satisfy the project works information, Project risk management plan, including any additional insight and recommendations to ensure a resilient programme of works.

Main Responsibilities

• Assisting the Risk Manager in risk communications and improving risk awareness of the SCS project team (including subcontractors and suppliers) on the SCS approach to risk management.
• Implementing & monitoring the risk management process of the delivery unit
• (Risk identification / qualitative and quantitative assessment / Risk Response planning, etc.).
• Close collaboration with and guidance of the wider project team by conducting periodic risk reviews to identify risks, produce assessments, and encourage identification and implementation of mitigation measures.
• Engaging with the different teams (Assets and Disciplines) to achieve an overall understanding of the project risks and their interdependencies.
• Assisting in conducting quantitative cost and schedule risk assessment (QCRA and QSRA).
• Produce multiple risk reporting in an appropriate way for different audiences (e.g., Project Area Director, Area Department Heads, etc.) to ensure risk awareness on all project levels, specific parts of the JV business and to individuals to understand their accountability for individual risks.
• Helping the Risk Manager to carry out audits of policy and compliance to Risk Management standards, including liaising with internal and external auditors and risk processes improvements.
• Providing support and training to staff and helping to maintain skilled resources within Risk Management department.
• Supporting SCS and HS2 delivery teams by collecting and managing risks associated to project change.
• Assisting the Risk Manager in supporting the apprentices and trainees

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• Resilient attitude to operate in a fast-paced environment with different personalities.
• Comfortable working in multicultural environments.
• Degree in civil engineering (desirable) or an appropriate risk related professional qualification.
• Prior experience in risk management functions on major projects.
• Experienced in performing quantitative cost and schedule risk assessments.
• Competence in risk management software, e.g. Xactium,