Gestor de Riscos

Job Description

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering £5.4b of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years. As part of this, SPT Core Portfolio will be delivering a £2.4b portfolio of new overhead lines and new and upgraded substations, including design, engineering, construction and electrical works.

The Core PMO Risk Manager is a critical role in SPT Core Projects focussing on the standup and implementation of robust Risk Management processes and ways of working across the portfolio, working as part of a multi-disciplinary PMO team and serving as the portfolio's technical risk management expert.

The Core PMO Risk Manager will establish and oversee a risk management framework for the Core Portfolio as well as lead on the adoption of new risk management solutions being adopted in SPT.

What you'll be doing

• Leads the definition, implementation and continuous improvement of Risk Management standards and ways of working across the portfolio.
• Onboards contractors and third parties into the Risk Management tool as required.
• Leads the recruitment, onboarding, and allocation of a Risk Team to Core projects and supports their professional development.
• Upskills Risk Team and ensures consistent application of the Risk Management playbook across all projects in the portfolio.
• Generates and presents portfolio-wide risk reports and metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Leads the implementation of Quantitative Risk Assessments (QSRA/QCRA) across the required projects in portfolio, integrating results into planning and cost forecasts.
• Monitors contractor risk performance and conducts regular audits of Risk Management standards across projects.
• Supports projects in defining, allocating, and tracking risk contingencies, ensuring alignment with cost and schedule baselines.
• Attends governance meetings as required, providing expert risk-related advice, insights, and recommendations.
• Collaborates with Planning & Scheduling and Cost teams to ensure integration of risk impacts into baselines and forecasts.
• Maintains a risk lessons-learned database, ensuring recurring risks are mitigated across projects and best practices are institutionalized.
• Leverages data analytics and predictive modelling to identify trends, high-risk areas, and opportunities for risk reduction or cost optimization.
• Contributes to organisational strategy by aligning risk management practices with portfolio objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of the Core Portfolio by championing Lessons Learned and introduction of best-in class industry practices
• Ensure compliance to regulatory process

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience (12+ years) in risk management for large, complex EPC projects, preferably in infrastructure or energy sectors (UK transmission/distribution upgrade project experience is advantageous).
• Degree qualified in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Risk Management engineering, or Project Management) or equivalent qualifications (e.g. MoR or PMI-RMP)/experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored for senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and drive decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaboration across multiple projects and contractors.
• Experience in leading portfolio-wide risk workshops/meetings, providing strategic guidance and support to Risk Managers.
• Proficient in Monte Carlo simulations and Quantitative Risk Analysis (QCRA/QSRA), with experience integrating results into project planning and decision-making.
• Proven experience in developing and rolling out risk standards, KPIs, and playbooks across project portfolios.
• Knowledge of Power BI, with experience integrating risk data into portfolio-level dashboards and reports.
• Familiarity with NEC4 contracts, particularly in relation to risk and change management processes.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, with a demonstrated ability to embed lessons learned and best practices into risk management processes.
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard tools and systems, including Safran Risk, Microsoft Office, and Document Management Systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate conflicting requirements and deliver actionable solutions in high-pressure environments.
• Experience in managing and mitigating portfolio-wide risks, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.