Senior Risk Management Specialist

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

As an Offshore Operations Senior Risk Management Specialist, you will be responsible for the implementation and continuous development of Offshore Operations end-to-end risk management processes, covering all risks with a significant impact on short-and long-term business plans, as well as using your risk management expertise to support the rest of the team.

Note: HSE-specific risks & processes (Case to Operate etc.) are not under the remit of this role & continue to be managed by the HSE department.

About the role

• Work with Operations teams to ensure risks are identified, consistently quantified, and proactively treated, including scheduled risk reviews and ad-hoc support on emerging risks.


• Maintain close connections with & coordinate input from subject matter experts (e.g. Engineering, Procurement, Legal) into risk management processes.


• Develop and implement best practices for risk identification, quantification, treatment, stress testing, and lessons learned.


• Maintain high-quality data in our risk management tool, ensuring clarity, consistency and comparability.


• Analyse risk data to identify trends, portfolio-relevant risks and priorities for resource allocation (e.g. budget, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, Commercial, etc support).


• Prepare clear risk reports and coordinate sign-off with site General Managers and Operational Directors for use in business reporting (e.g. financial forecasting, planning, KontraG).


• Track and report on critical risks, monitoring delivery of treatments against agreed milestones and holding risk owners accountable.


• Provide peer review, coaching and support to Risk Management Specialists.

Job requirements and experience

• University degree in economics, business, engineering or a related field.


• Minimum of a few years of relevant professional experience (experience in offshore wind, power generation, oil and gas, or similar heavy industry is beneficial).


• Extensive experience in developing and implementing risk and asset management processes and governance/audit (knowledge of ISO 31000 is beneficial).


• Familiarity with commercial processes (e.g. financial planning, KontraG, commercial risk management).


• High standards of accuracy, quality and follow-through.


• Effective stakeholder management skills and ability to build relationships across departments and regions.


• Effective communication across all organisational levels (from site teams to senior management).


• Business-fluent written and spoken English.

An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 92979, application period: 27/07/2026.
Any questions? Contact HR: Sabrina Gale, [email protected]

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As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, U.S., Japan and Korea. We have already 19 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to a clean energy future.

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