Senior Risk Analyst

Location: Project Offices at Bridgwater, Somerset and Aztec West, Bristol
HYBRID Working: 3 days per week office attendance and 2 days per week working remotely/from home
Duration: Approval until end December 2026 (renewable)
Status: CONTRACT - INSIDE IR35

Morson Edge is recruiting for an experienced Senior Risk Analyst to join our client’s Project Controls team on a major nuclear infrastructure project in Somerset. This contract opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in delivering one of the UKs largest energy projects.

The Role

• Working within the Integrated Project Controls (IPC) team, youll lead Risk & Opportunity management across a designated programme area, ensuring robust governance, accurate reporting and high-quality risk analysis to support project delivery and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project Risk & Opportunity registers using ARM or equivalent software.
• Produce accurate risk reports, analysis and performance insights.
• Facilitate risk workshops, reviews and scenario planning sessions.
• Support Programme Directors with risk identification, assessment and mitigation.
• Integrate risk data with project cost, schedule and change controls.
• Present risk information at programme reviews and senior leadership meetings.
• Maintain Power BI dashboards and identify opportunities to improve reporting and processes.

About You

• Typically hold a degree or equivalent in Project Management, Engineering, Project Controls or a related discipline (preferred).
• Significant experience in risk management within major infrastructure or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, risk methodologies and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with ARM, Microsoft Office and Power BI is desirable.
• Risk management qualifications (e.g. MoR Practitioner or APM Risk Level 2) are advantageous.