Risk Manager

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

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About the Role

Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.

Salary: Up to £75,000 + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Are you an accomplished Risk Manager looking for a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of Large Capital Projects in the energy sector? If so, we have an exciting role for you at SSE. We are seeking a motivated individual with expert knowledge of risk management techniques to join our team of Risk Managers. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective application of risk management practices, fostering a culture of excellence within our Large Capital Projects business unit. As Risk Manager you will:

- Oversee risk management activities across Large Capital Projects (LCP), ensuring that practices are effective and aligned with project objectives. Continuously improve and review risk management processes at business unit, programme, and project levels.

- Working as part of a Risk Management team providing independent challenge to Large Capital Projects and providing guidance and support to project teams, enabling them to achieve their goals.

- Act as an advocate for risk management within Large Capital Project Business Units, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to project teams and Risk Analysts.

- Review risk management recommendations from LCP Project Assurance Reviews, identifying trends and developing solutions.

- Prepare comprehensive reports on risk for management and key stakeholders.

What do I need?

To be successful in this role youll bring excellent communication skills and a strong customer focused approach, it is essential you have strong influencing skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships. In addition, wed love you to have:

- Significant knowledge and understanding of delivery of large capital projects in a utility, development, infrastructure, oil and gas or process environment, including the risk management processes as part of the Large Capital Projects Governance Framework Manual.

- Ability to quickly understand strengths and weakness of business processes, articulate and present risks in their strategic context, and assess suitability on actions needed.

- Depth of knowledge in industry standard Risk Management techniques and tools, including Primevera/Safran and knowledge of Safran Risk or Primevera Risk Analysis.

- Experience of working with contracts (particularly NEC3), and different contracting strategies such as Engineering Procure and Construct (EPC) and multi-contract package management would be preferred.

- Ideally, you should have a qualification related to Project, Risk Management or Engineering, and be able to demonstrate an expert knowledge of the risk management process and methods of risk identification, assessment, treatment, and monitoring techniques at project level.

About our Business

Large Capital Project Services (LCPS) is responsible for providing the Group Executive Committee and SSE's Business Unit Executive Committees with independent assurance services to help inform investment decisions and manage the performance of Large Capital Projects throughout their lifecycle to realise the benefits within the Project Business Case and the wider strategic Business objectives.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on 01738 351671.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.