Senior Risk Manager

Senior Risk Manager

Location: Derby, Warrington, Manchester Offices, with hybrid working.

Salary: We anticipate paying a salary between £68,000 - £89,000 DoE

Join Rolls-Royce SMR and help shape the future of clean energy.

We’re looking for a Senior Risk Manager to play a pivotal role in embedding and evolving our risk management framework across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Risk, you’ll work closely with the PMO, Executive team, Engineering, and enabling functions to ensure robust risk management practices are in place throughout the lifecycle of our programmes.

What you’ll do

• Lead risk management performance within the Programme.
• Manage and mentor a team of risk managers and champions.
• Develop and maintain Risk Management Plans and programme risk registers.
• Facilitate risk workshops and reviews, ensuring mitigations are SMART and effective.
• Conduct Quantitative Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis using tools such as Safran, Primavera Risk Analysis, @Risk, and ModelRisk.
• Act as RMIS administrator and SME, delivering training and operational reporting.
• Provide critical challenge and support to the Head of Risk, deputising when required.

What we’re looking for

• Expertise in risk management best practice (ISO 31000, HMG Green/Orange Book).
• Proven experience in programme risk management within large, complex infrastructure or nuclear projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in QRA processes and risk analysis tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Formal Risk Management qualification (e.g., IRM Certificate/Diploma).
• Membership of a relevant professional body (IRM, ALARM, APM).
• Experience in nuclear or major infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

Why Rolls-Royce SMR?

We value diversity and inclusivity, offering flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. If you meet 75% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Apply now and be part of a team delivering innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Pay And Benefits
We anticipate paying a salary of between £68,000 - £89,000 DOE plus:-

• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 17%
• Benefits Allowance – £5,000 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

•    A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
•    Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
•    A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

•    Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
•    Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
•    Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
 

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