Job Description
Company Description
⚡️💡 About Assystem
At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. Our 8,000 Switchers combine deep engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital technologies to deliver complex energy infrastructure. Join us in shaping the future of nuclear power and making a meaningful global impact.
🤝 Why Join the Community of Switchers?
As one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally, Assystem plays a critical role in delivering major nuclear new build programmes. You will join a high-performing Project Controls community where Risk Management is fundamental to achieving safe, timely and cost-effective project delivery.
Job Description
🌍 Role Overview
As Senior Risk Analyst, you will be an integral part of a Nuclear Power Station project, supporting delivery across Engineering, Procurement & Manufacturing, Construction and Commissioning.
The Risk function underpins three critical success factors:
Integrated baseline delivery
EPC critical path execution
Achievement of key milestones through to Commercial Operation Date (COD)
The role operates within:
A highly regulated nuclear environment overseen by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)
A deeply embedded Nuclear Safety Culture
A delivery framework prioritising Safety, Quality, Time and Cost — in that order
You will act as the face of Risk Management within your nominated Programme/Area, providing confidence to stakeholders that risks and opportunities are being robustly identified, analysed, managed and reported.
🔎 Key Responsibilities
Risk Governance & Assurance
Own and assure the integrity of Risk and Opportunity data within the programme risk system (e.g. ARM)
Ensure reporting is delivered to defined cycles with high-quality commentary on key drivers and performance impacts
Maintain a comprehensive and current risk portfolio reflective of the programme position
Review and challenge significant issues that may impact objectives
Risk Analysis & Integration
Analyse risk data and connect insights across the wider project in collaboration with Project Controls Managers and Risk Leads
Challenge uncertainties in risk data to support prioritisation and informed decision-making
Ensure schedule and cost estimates are informed by high-quality risk analysis at both delivery and portfolio levels
Support Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) and related activities
Stakeholder Engagement & Workshops
Facilitate risk workshops, scenario planning sessions, and opportunity reviews
Support Programme/Area teams and, where appropriate, Tier 1 Contractors in assessing contractor-held risks
Provide expert insight at Programme Reviews, Board Meetings, ROTCs and Portfolio Risk Reviews
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Produce and present accurate, insightful Risk outputs using Power BI dashboards
Manage and verify dashboard data and propose improvements
Identify and implement enhancements to risk processes, reporting, and tools
Lead Risk Management and Risk software training across Programme/Area teams and the PM community
Qualifications
🎓 Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
Degree (desirable) in Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, or related discipline
Industry-recognised qualifications such as Management of Risk (MoR) Practitioner and/or APM Risk Level 2 (desirable)
Experience
Demonstrable experience as a Risk Management expert within major infrastructure or complex project environments
Strong knowledge of risk and wider project controls disciplines
Experience working in nuclear or other highly regulated industries (desirable)
Experience in construction or major capital projects (desirable)
🧠 Knowledge & Skills
Ability to deliver concise, evidence-based risk insights to influence executive-level decision-making
Strong understanding of integration between risk, cost, schedule and change management
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving capability
Confident facilitator capable of leading discussions with senior stakeholders and directors
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and delegate
High standards of governance, assurance and data integrity
Capability to coach and develop others in risk practices and software tools
Ability to implement industry best practice to drive improved performance
💻 Tools & Software
Expertise in (or equivalent to):
ARM (Risk & Opportunity Management)
Safran (QSRA)
Power BI (Analytics & Dashboarding)
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
Additional Information
🌟 Why Apply?
Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.
🌟 Your Benefits Package
🏠 Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
🏖️ 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
🔄 Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
💰 8% Company Pension Contributions
🛡️ Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
🎁 Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
📞 24⁄7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
💉 Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
🧾 Paid Professional Membership Fees
❤️ Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter!
Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
