Risk Management Lead

Risk Management Lead
Location: Aspect House, Blantyre

Salary up to £72,500 per year, with a strong benefits package including an 20% Annual Bonus (performance related), Private Healthcare (Family) - plus a £450 per month Car Allowance.

Full Time / Permanent
Flexible /Hybrid options

Help us create a better future, quicker

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.

At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

Role

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering over £10 bn of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years. As part of this, SPT Strategic Projects will be delivering a £2.4b portfolio of new overhead lines and new and upgraded substations, including design, engineering, construction and electrical works.

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering £5.4b of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years. As part of this, SPT Strategic Projects will be delivering a £2.4b portfolio of new overhead lines and new and upgraded substations, including design, engineering, construction and electrical works.

The ‘Risk Management Lead’ is a critical role in SPT Strategic Projects focussing 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.

The position may require frequent travel to various locations in the UK. The individual should be prepared to manage teams working at different project locations.

What you will be doing

Leads the definition, implementation and continuous improvement of Risk Management standards and ways of working across the portfolio

Leads the selection, procurement, configuration, and maintenance of a Risk Management tool across the portfolio.

Onboards contractors and third parties into the Risk Management tool as required.

Leads the recruitment, onboarding, and allocation of Risk Managers to Strategic projects and supports their professional development.

Generates and presents portfolio-wide risk reports and metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Leads the implementation of Quantitative Risk Assessments (QSRA/QCRA) across the portfolio, integrating results into planning and cost forecasts.

Monitors contractor risk performance and conducts regular audits of Risk Management standards across projects.

Supports projects in defining, allocating, and tracking risk contingencies, ensuring alignment with cost and schedule baselines.

Attends governance meetings as required, providing expert risk-related advice, insights, and recommendations.

Collaborates with Planning & Scheduling and Cost teams to ensure integration of risk impacts into baselines and forecasts.

Maintains a risk lessons-learned database, ensuring recurring risks are mitigated across projects and best practices are institutionalized.

Leverages data analytics and predictive modelling to identify trends, high-risk areas, and opportunities for risk reduction or cost optimization.

Contributes to organizational strategy by aligning risk management practices with portfolio objectives and regulatory requirements.

Contributes to the continuous improvement of the Strategic Portfolio by championing Lessons Learned and introduction of best-in class industry practices

OFGEM submissions for risk management strategy and project risk registers

Ensure compliance to regulatory process

What you will bring

Extensive experience (12+ years) in risk management for large, complex EPC projects, preferably in infrastructure or energy sectors (UK transmission/distribution upgrade project experience is advantageous).

Degree qualified in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Risk Management engineering, or Project Management) or equivalent qualifications (e.g. MoR or PMI-RMP)/experience.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored for senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and drive decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaboration across multiple projects and contractors.

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