Junior Risk Engineer

Costain Group PLC

. Identify the risk exposure facing the responsible project or projects .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks while developing comprehensive risk strategies and maintaining risk registers. Proficient in utilizing qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze risks and support project management activities.

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Risk ManagementRisk Register DevelopmentRisk Assessment TechniquesProject ManagementProfessional Membership

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Hard Skills

Risk ToolsRisk Strategy DevelopmentRisk AnalysisQuantitative TechniquesQualitative TechniquesProject Cost ManagementEngineering KnowledgeRegulatory ComplianceProcurement ProcessesConstruction Activities

Certifications & Qualifications

HNC/HNDProfessional Membership (ACostE or Equivalent)Safety Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Risk ExposureEvent RisksMitigation MeasuresCost EstimationProject PlanningSecurity ClearanceInstallationCommissioning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify the risk exposure facing the responsible project or projects
Understand project opportunities and threats and report them to the Project Manager as required
Prioritise risks according to impact and probability of occurrence
Assess threats, opportunities, probability and impact using qualitative and quantitative techniques
Support the Project Manager in developing a risk strategy and plan, including the risk register
Establish, maintain and regularly review the project risk plan
Arrange timely risk reviews with risk owners and project team members
Monitor and analyse event risks against baseline analysis and evaluations
Identify the stages for developing the programme/project risk register
Identify, plan and monitor mitigation measures with the Project Manager, Cost Estimator, Cost Engineer and Planning Engineer
Review risks as they are mitigated and update the risk plan and register
Report an accurate and current event risk position to the Cost Engineer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of HNC/HND, ideally in an Engineering discipline, or relevant experience
Professional membership of an appropriate institution, e.g. ACostE or equivalent
Proficient in the use of risk tools and techniques
Knowledge of developing a risk strategy and plan
Experience producing and maintaining risk registers across a range of project areas
Technical aptitude with a high level of understanding of project management, engineering, regulatory, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning activities and their relation to project costs
Driving required
Security clearance required
Degree level education desirable
Existing Safety or business qualifications desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent or fixed term contract opportunity
Remote/home-based working
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