Risk Engineer

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Risk Engineer to support the delivery of major rail infrastructure programmes. You will play a key role in the development, management, and assurance of project risk across complex, high-value portfolios, working closely with senior stakeholders and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage project and programme risk registers in line with rail standards
• Lead quantitative and qualitative risk assessments, including QRA and scenario analysis
• Support change control processes, ensuring risks associated with change are identified, assessed, and mitigated
• Utilise ARM (Active Risk Manager) to manage and report risk data across projects
• Facilitate risk workshops with multidisciplinary teams and supply chain partners
• Provide clear, concise risk reporting and dashboards for senior leadership and client stakeholders
• Present risk positions, trends, and mitigation strategies to senior management and governance boards
• Ensure alignment with enterprise risk frameworks and governance requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in risk management processes and tools

Key Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Risk Engineer within the UK rail sector.
• Strong understanding of rail risk management, including integration with programme controls and delivery environments
• Experience managing risk and change within complex infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in Active Risk Manager (ARM)
• Knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks and governance processes
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership
• Confident in presenting complex risk data in a clear and structured manner

Desirable

• Experience on major rail programmes (e.g. enhancements, renewals, or major projects)
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and their interaction with risk and change processes
• Background in planning, project controls, or engineering

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.