Risk Practitioner
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Risk PractitionerOVERVIEW
The Programme and Project Partners (PPP) model was mobilised in 2019 with the purpose of transforming major project delivery at the Sellafield nuclear site.
The partnership brings together KBR, Jacobs, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Altrad Babcock and Sellafield Ltd to deliver a 20-year pipeline of major infrastructure projects to support the decommissioning of Sellafield and to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.
In delivering its pipeline of large-scale infrastructure projects, PPP is creating opportunities for its people, supply chain, economy and communities.
KBRβs rapidly growing nuclear team of teams is working at the forefront of the UKβs nuclear space on some of the most exciting new-build, defence and decommissioning programmes.
KBR was recently named a βGreat Place to Work-Certifiedβ company in 2022, an honour that underscores the companyβs commitment to being a UK employer of choice for people who want to do work that matters.
We are looking for talented individuals to join the Risk Management team. There are several roles available at Graduate, Practitioner and Risk Manager level. The Risk Manager role being the most senior.
All roles will involve providing support to the PPP Head of Risk in:
- Delivering a best-in-class risk management service to a range of nuclear construction projects and supporting functions
- Establishing high standard risk management plans
- Facilitation of risk reviews and risk workshops to identify risks (threats and opportunities) including Project, Programme and Enterprise level risk information
- Development and maintenance of risk registers
- Establishing and recording risk assessments and treatment strategies
- The ongoing monitoring and reporting of risk as required
- Risk Analysis using PPP risk management software, processes, procedures, and techniques
- Experience in the use of Safran or Pertmaster is desirable but not essential
- Carry out Risk modelling in line with the PPP Processes & procedures where full training will be provided
- Supporting a range of projects and functions at various points in their lifecycle
RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS OR CERTIFICATES IN: -
- Project, Risk, Construction, Engineering or Programme controls disciplines
SPECIAL SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Risk Register structure and data
- Project controls Processes and Procedures (Risk, Estimating, Planning, Cost and Change Management)
- Risk modelling techniques
- An appetite for ongoing personal development, and a willingness to undertake risk management process and systems training where required.
- A history or understanding of how to prepare and facilitate Risk reviews and workshops.
- An ability to support suppliers in the identification and treatment of risk.
- Adept at producing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents.
- Comfortable preparing and responding to audit and assurance reviews on the topic of risk management.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- The ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the business.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- A self-starter and efficient problem solver who can use initiative to ensure tasks are delivered on, or ahead of time.
- A team player who works respectfully and collaboratively with their work colleagues.
Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, KBR does not offer sponsorship. We can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Aerospace & Defence
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Risk Practitioner roles across KBR's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Aerospace & Defence.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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