Risk & Opportunities Engineer

Risk & Opportunities Engineer – Driving Project Success Through Expert Risk Management

Are you passionate about turning uncertainties into strategic advantages? Join our dynamic steel project team in Sweden as a Risk & Opportunities Engineer, where your expertise will be pivotal in steering project outcomes by identifying, analyzing, and managing risks and opportunities throughout every phase. In this role, you will embed advanced risk management strategies into project planning and execution, ensuring that decision-makers are equipped with insightful, data-driven perspectives to achieve project objectives efficiently and confidently.

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project risk management or similar roles
Proficient in risk management standards such as PMI, ISO 31000, and AACEI
Hands-on experience with qualitative and quantitative risk analysis (QRA) tools, including Primavera Risk Analysis and/or @Risk
Skilled in MS Excel, Power BI, and risk management platforms like ARM or Safran Risk
Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, fluent in English
Proven ability to work collaboratively in high-pressure, fast-paced project environmentsNice to Have Skills

RMP (Risk Management Professional) certification or equivalent
Experience leading risk workshops and stakeholder interviews
Familiarity with integrating risk registers with work breakdown structures (WBS), cost breakdown structures (CBS), and project schedules
Knowledge of steel industry projects or large-scale infrastructure initiativesPreferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Project Management, or a closely related field
At least five years of hands-on experience in managing project risks and opportunities, preferably in engineering or construction projectsOther Requirements

Ability to support ongoing monitoring and reporting, including the preparation of dashboards and risk reports for diverse stakeholder groups
Flexibility to engage with international project teams and potentially manage some travel requirements based on project needsIf you are ready to leverage your risk management expertise to drive project excellence and create real impact, we encourage you to apply and be part of a rewarding journey on this landmark steel project in Sweden. Take the next step—your future as a Risk & Opportunities Engineer starts here.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed