Lead Risk Engineer

Lead Risk Engineer - Warwick/Hybrid - £51,000 to £60,000

National Gas has an exciting and important role in net zero and in leading a fair energy transition for the UK. We will do this by developing the green gas system of tomorrow, while delivering the natural gas needs of today. 

About the role:

We're looking for a Lead Risk Engineer to join our gas construction team to manage and develop project risk profiles and be accountable for the development of the risk strategy and methodology. You'll work with project teams to establish the project scope and identify gaps in the available information that's essential for project cost estimation and risk. 

You'll challenge the available detail and obtain the relevant missing information to develop the assumptions, track progress and manage the relevant governance reviews and sign-offs. 

This position will report directly to the Senior Risk Engineer. You'll undertake risk workshops for gas projects and update processes and procedures for risk. Interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for this role as you'll be liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.

As part of our hybrid working approach, this role offers a mix of office working in Warwick and home working. You'll need to be able to travel into the Warwick office approx. 2-3 times a week. 

What we're looking for:

Essential - 

• Risk experience (ideally in the utilities industry)
• Ability to interpret technical and cost information
• Full UK car driving licence

Desirable - 

• Sound analytical and technical data skills
• Construction experience and knowledge

What we can offer you:

Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days 
Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
Flexible benefit scheme, including 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/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

Other 'nice to knows':

Flexible working if required
Free gym and exercise classes onsite at our Warwick office
Subsidised canteen and coffee shop
Free parking

About us:

National Gas is leading a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future for everyone. Our skilled colleagues bring gas to 23m homes, and over 500,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations that keep Great Britain's lights on. We fuel growth and innovation, whilst transitioning our network to hydrogen, to play our part in the journey to net zero. 

At National Gas, we are 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.  

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