About this role

Job title

Project Risk Specialist

Job Type

Permanent

Start date

ASAP - Subject to vetting

Pay rate

Competitive basic + Car allowance + benefits

Location

UK Wide

Hybrid/Remote Working

2-3 days onsite

Help shape how some of the UK's most significant nuclear projects understand and manage risk. As a Project Risk Specialist, you will bring your expertise in risk management to major programmes where clear insight and sound judgement make a real difference to delivery.

You will build and apply risk management frameworks, carry out Quantitative Risk Analysis and turn complex data into reports and dashboards that support confident, data-driven decisions. Working alongside project controls colleagues, you will see your work integrated with cost, schedule and change management across portfolios, programmes and projects.

This is a chance to grow your specialism, work with industry-leading tools and be part of a team that values resilience, performance and continuous development.

Qualifications

We are looking for individuals who can fully demonstrate the following capabilities

Industry experience within a project or programme environment in the Defence, Rail, Infrastructure or Digital/AI industries.

Expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive risk management frameworks in line with ISO 31000, ensuring integrated risk solutions across portfolios, programmes and projects to enhance resilience and performance.

Experience with any or all of the following is highly beneficial: risk management software such as ARM (for live databases), @RISK/Risk Simulator, Predict! (Safran Risk) and Primavera P6 Risk Analysis; Power BI/Tableau for reporting and dashboards; and advanced Excel (including modelling capabilities).

Proficiency in conducting Quantitative Risk Analysis, either autonomously or in collaboration with the Lead Risk Manager, ensuring the accurate generation of insightful reports to support data-driven decision-making.

A strong understanding of interconnected disciplines within Project Controls, including cost management, scheduling and change management, ensuring seamless integration and effective project execution.

Desirable

Familiarity with project life cycles in the Defence, Rail, Infrastructure or Digital/AI industries (e.g. RIBA or GRIP).

Recognised and relevant qualifications, such as the Association for Project Management (APM) Project Risk Management Single Subject Certificate Qualification Level 2, Management of Risk, or Institute of Risk Management qualifications.

UK National Security Vetting Status - Ability to gain BPSS/SC clearance

Interested in this position? Please click "apply now".

We try to respond to all applicants, but due to high volumes of applications, this is sometimes not possible. If you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has secured exceptional candidates for clients ranging from large brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, we focus on honest, long-lasting relationships. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunities.

Apply now. Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to every candidate; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.