Job Description

About the role

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution business is delivering some of the UK's most ambitious energy infrastructure projects, driving decarbonisation and innovation at every turn.



We are seeking a Risk Manager to join our Power T&D Innovation Team. In this

role, you will provide specialist risk management expertise for the Power, Transmission and Distribution business, offering project teams analytical support, modelling, and reporting.



Ensuring that risks are quantified, monitored, and communicated clearly to enable

informed decision-making and foster a proactive risk culture. To work across a full

portfolio of projects, contributing to continuous improvement in Risk Management

practices.



Supporting the ongoing rollout of the Group Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

framework, ensuring that the business unit remains compliant and that Projects have the necessary skills and training to effectively manage risk

What you'll be doing

Support PTD business units, UK?based SBUs and BUs in communicating, cascading and implementing the Group ERM Framework, including standards, processes, tools and operational risk reporting Develop and deliver PTD?specific risk management training to upskill Work Winning and Delivery teams in line with Balfour Beatty and client requirements Facilitate and document risk workshops, reviews, and related governance activities for tenders and live projects Maintain and update risk registers across assigned projects, ensuring risks and opportunities are accurately recorded and monitored Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments (e.g., QCRA, QSRA) and provide cost and schedule risk modelling support using appropriate tools Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and insights to support decision?making by project teams and senior leadership Advise on contingency planning, mitigation strategies, and opportunity management, supporting day?to?day risk management activities across projects Ensure compliance with Balfour Beatty and client?specific risk management standards, processes, and reporting requirements, including contributing to Project Risk Management Plans (PRMPs) where required Support the Head of Project Controls with risk quantification, assurance, and governance activities Share risk insights across the project portfolio to promote consistency, best practice, and effective knowledge transfer

Who we're looking for

Professional certification such as Institute of Risk Management membership or APM Risk Practitioner (desirable) Degree in a relevant technical or management discipline, or equivalent professional experience Experience working in a dedicated Risk Management role within medium to large organisations. Strong understanding of risk and control processes and their application across complex business environments. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior management and stakeholders at all levels. QCRA / QSRA experience Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships across multiple stakeholder groups. Skilled in workshop facilitation and delivery of training sessions. Strong analytical capability, including experience developing and interpreting cost,schedule, and business risk models. Knowledge of risk management, project management, and project controls methodologies.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.



Why join us?



As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:



Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.



From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.



Diversity and inclusion



At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK17204