Lead Risk Engineer
Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA
Lead Risk Engineer
£53,461 to £67,000
Warwick, Hybrid (2 days office, 3 days remote)
About us
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.
About the role
Ready to shape the future of engineering projects by making risk management a strategic advantage? Join us as a Lead Risk Engineer and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our most ambitious initiatives.
As our Lead Risk Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our project success, identifying, assessing, and managing risks that could impact the successful delivery and benefits realisation of our major infrastructure projects. Your expertise will ensure our teams deliver with confidence, resilience, and excellence.
What you'll be doing
- Lead risk identification: Spot potential risks early and oversee detailed assessments to evaluate their likelihood and impact.
- Develop and implement effective Risk Response strategies: Design robust plans to minimise threats and maximise opportunities, adapting them as projects evolve.
- Prepare and communicate risk reports: Deliver clear, comprehensive updates to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with project teams: Integrate risk management into project planning and execution, providing expert guidance.
- Work with estimation teams: Ensure risk is factored into project budgets and estimates.
- Apply advanced risk analysis and modelling: Predict scenarios and evaluate their impact using cutting-edge techniques.
- Champion training and support: Lead initiatives to upskill the risk management team.
- Ensure compliance and quality: Uphold the highest standards and lead regular audits.
- Drive continuous improvement: Implement best practices and foster a culture of learning.
- Mentor and lead: Guide risk engineers and support their development.
About you
You’re a natural collaborator and communicator, able to translate complex risk concepts into actionable insights. Your proactive approach and leadership skills inspire confidence and drive results across teams.
Key requirements & experience
- Significant experience in risk management within construction or engineering.
- Proven track record leading risk management for large-scale projects.
- Expertise in developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Strategic guidance to project teams.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ/PPQ, Management of Risk Practitioner, RICS Risk Management OR qualified by experience.
What we offer
- Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
- 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
- Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
- Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
- Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
- Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
- Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave
- Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
- Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
- Flexible working hours
- Free gym and exercise classes, subsidised canteen and coffee shop onsite at our Warwick office
- Free parking
Inclusive recruitment
At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.
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