Contract
Risk Practitioner
Chester
£70 - £80/hour Inside IR35
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Title: Risk Practitioner - Nuclear Facility
Location: Near Chester (Hybrid - 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
Contract: 12 months (initial) | Inside IR35
Rate: -70-80 per hour
Start Date: ASAP (pending security clearance / site passes)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Risk Practitioner to join a major nuclear facility near Chester. This is a highly regulated environment, requiring a professional with proven expertise in delivering risk management services in complex, safety-critical industries.
You will play a key role in developing and maintaining robust risk processes, supporting project delivery, and ensuring regulatory compliance in line with nuclear standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support project risk management activities across multiple programmes.
Facilitate risk workshops, ensuring clear identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.
Maintain and update risk registers in line with project governance.
Provide quantitative risk analysis (QRA) to support project decision-making.
Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective risk communication.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, governance frameworks, and client requirements.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in risk management within highly regulated industries (nuclear, defence, aerospace, or similar).
Strong knowledge of risk processes, governance, and best practice methodologies.
Proficiency in risk management software - ideally SAFRAN (experience with Primavera Risk Analysis or similar tools also considered).
Skilled in quantitative risk analysis (cost and schedule risk).
Experience facilitating risk workshops and presenting to senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Additional Information
This role falls Inside IR35.
Hybrid working - 3 days on-site near Chester, 2 days remote.
Initial 12-month contract, with potential for extension.
Must be able to obtain the required security clearance and site passes before starting.