Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £35,200 - £42,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Reporting to the Risk Lead, the Risk Analyst will play a key part in implementing Project Risk Management across Offshore Directorate Development projects. The role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to support project delivery. Working across multiple projects, the Risk Analyst will collaborate with teams including Project Management, Procurement, Commercial, Cost, and Scheduling to ensure risk processes are well-resourced, embedded, and monitored.

You will

- Support the implementation of project-level Risk Management across Offshore Projects, facilitating risk reviews and maintaining high-quality, consistent risk data.

- Assist in quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis, preparing data and aligning risk modelling with key project milestones.

- Coordinate and improve project-level risk reporting, ensuring alignment with cost and schedule outputs.

- Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across Procurement & Commercial, Scheduling, Cost Management, and Project Management to align risk processes and support project delivery.

- Maintain and enhance the quality of risk data within designated systems, identifying opportunities for system and reporting improvements.

You have

- Knowledge of Project Risk Management tools, methods, and collaboration interfaces with Procurement & Commercial, Cost, and Scheduling teams.

- Possess a strong desire to develop your expertise in Risk Management and actively learn relevant analysis tools and techniques.

- An understanding of the unique challenges and considerations of large infrastructure projects.

- The ability to analyse, communicate, and present risks in a strategic context to diverse stakeholders, offering clear mitigation insights and senior-level reporting.

- Excellent organisation, planning, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and influence across functions and seniority levels.

- A proactive, pragmatic mindset with the flexibility to adapt, think clearly under pressure, and make sound, evidence-based recommendations.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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