Job Requisition ID: R-13575
Salary: Up to £72,500 per year, with a strong benefits package including a 20% Annual Bonus (performance related), Private Healthcare (Family) - plus a £450 per month Car Allowance.
Type: Full Time / Permanent
Flexibility: Flexible / Hybrid options
At Scottish Power, we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence, and passion can help us reach our goals.
The ‘Risk Management Lead’ is a critical role in SPT Strategic Projects focusing on the standup and implementation of robust Risk Management processes and ways of working across the portfolio, working as part of a multi-disciplinary PMO team and serving as the portfolio’s technical Risk expert. The Risk Management Lead will oversee all risk management activities across the projects including assessment of project risk registers developed by project Risk Managers.
The role reports to the Strategic Portfolio PMO Lead, and may require frequent travel to various locations in the UK.
What You Will Be Doing
1. Leads the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of Risk Management standards and ways of working across the portfolio.
2. Leads the selection, procurement, configuration, and maintenance of a Risk Management tool across the portfolio.
3. Onboards contractors and third parties into the Risk Management tool as required.
4. Leads the recruitment, onboarding, and allocation of Risk Managers to Strategic projects and supports their professional development.
5. Upskills Risk Managers and ensures consistent application of the Risk Management playbook across all projects in the portfolio.
6. Generates and presents portfolio-wide risk reports and metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making.
7. Leads the implementation of Quantitative Risk Assessments (QSRA/QCRA) across the portfolio, integrating results into planning and cost forecasts.
8. Monitors contractor risk performance and conducts regular audits of Risk Management standards across projects.
9. Supports projects in defining, allocating, and tracking risk contingencies, ensuring alignment with cost and schedule baselines.
10. Attends governance meetings as required, providing expert risk-related advice, insights, and recommendations.
11. Collaborates with Planning & Scheduling and Cost teams to ensure integration of risk impacts into baselines and forecasts.
12. Maintains a risk lessons-learned database, ensuring recurring risks are mitigated across projects and best practices are institutionalized.
13. Leverages data analytics and predictive modelling to identify trends, high-risk areas, and opportunities for risk reduction or cost optimization.
14. Contributes to organizational strategy by aligning risk management practices with portfolio objectives and regulatory requirements.
15. Contributes to the continuous improvement of the Strategic Portfolio by championing Lessons Learned and introduction of best-in-class industry practices.
What You Will Bring
1. Extensive experience (12+ years) in risk management for large, complex EPC projects, preferably in infrastructure or energy sectors.
2. Degree qualified in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Risk Management engineering, or Project Management) or equivalent qualifications.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored for senior stakeholders.
4. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and drive decision-making at all levels of the organization.
5. Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaboration across multiple projects and contractors.
6. Experience in leading portfolio-wide risk workshops/meetings, providing strategic guidance and support to Risk Managers.
7. Proficient in Monte Carlo simulations and Quantitative Risk Analysis (QCRA/QSRA).
8. Proven experience in developing and rolling out risk standards, KPIs, and playbooks across project portfolios.
9. Knowledge of Power BI, with experience integrating risk data into portfolio-level dashboards and reports.
10. Familiarity with NEC4 contracts, particularly in relation to risk and change management processes.
11. Commitment to continuous improvement, with a demonstrated ability to embed lessons learned and best practices into risk management processes.
12. Advanced proficiency in industry-standard tools and systems, including Safran Risk, Microsoft Office, and Document Management Systems.
13. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate conflicting requirements and deliver actionable solutions in high-pressure environments.
14. Experience in managing and mitigating portfolio-wide risks, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
15. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure environment managing teams and influencing stakeholders.
What’s In It For You
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy several other benefits including:
* 36 days annual leave
* Business mileage claimed at £0.45/Mile
* Holiday purchase
* Share Incentive Plan and Share Save Scheme
* Payroll giving and charity matched funding
* Technology Vouchers
* Electric Vehicle Schemes
* Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
* Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan, and annual health assessments
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
* Shopping, leisure, restaurant, and gym discounts
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales, and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
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