Risk Manager

Location: Warrington, Manchester or Derby

Salary: £63,600.00 - £83,500.00 depending on experience

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We are uniquely positioned to become a global leader in SMRs and deliver one of the UK’s most exciting clean energy programmes. The Programme Management Office (PMO) plays a critical role in turning ambition into delivery. Working across major programmes and business functions, the team provides the governance, insight and controls that help drive informed decision-making, manage uncertainty and support successful programme outcomes.

In this context, we are looking for a Risk Manager to join our PMO team, reporting to the Senior Risk Manager. Leading and supporting a network of risk professionals across the programme, this is a high-profile opportunity to shape how risk management is embedded, measured and continuously improved across a nationally significant infrastructure programme.

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving the development, maintenance and assurance of programme and work package risk registers.
• Facilitating risk reviews, workshops and health checks to identify, assess and manage risk effectively.
• Providing expert risk management guidance, reporting and analysis to stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) activities and helping advance innovative approaches, including the adoption of AI in risk management and analytics.

What we’re looking for:

• A recognised risk, project management or related professional qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience applying recognised risk management methodologies and frameworks, such as ISO 31000 or equivalent best practice approaches.
• Experience supporting risk management activities within major infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing, construction, or complex programme environments.
• Strong knowledge of risk reporting, quantitative risk analysis, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Location: We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. You’ll be expected to regularly attend one of our office locations, including Warrington, Manchester or Derby, in line with programme and stakeholder requirements.

What’s in it for you?

• A base salary between £63,600.00 - £83,500.00
• Cash benefits allowance of £2,200
• Annual bonus opportunity of up to 12.5%
• 29 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
• 6% employee to 12% employer pension contributions
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
• Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
• Home Office Support – £250 one-off payment for new starters.
• The opportunity to grow your career in a rapidly expanding organisation that is shaping the future of clean energy

Pay Range: £60,000.00 - £78,750.00

Why Join Us?

• 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’re 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

About Rolls-Royce SMR:

We are Rolls-Royce SMR. A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future.

We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.

Our Culture:

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

What we offer:

At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.

Your career journey:

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls-Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career.

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