Major Projects PMO Risk Lead at Southern Water in Brighton, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

risk team

risk insights

qsra

risk strategy

risk integration

risk software

Build and mentor a high-performing risk management team, fostering accuracy, accountability, and innovation.
Provide expert risk insights to senior leadership and external stakeholders, supporting key stage gates and assurance reviews.
Establish and embed processes for Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) and Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA).
Develop and implement a robust risk management strategy and framework for the portfolio.
Drive integration between risk, cost, and schedule to support risk-adjusted forecasting and delivery confidence.
Provide expert risk insight to support key stage gates, assurance reviews, and business case submissions. Lead the selection and deployment of risk management software tools.
Monitor and report on enterprise, regulatory and portfolio level risks across all phases of delivery.

Requirements

primavera

pmi‑rmp

engineering degree

dashboard integration

nec contracts

pmo risk

Proficiency in risk management tools (e.g., ARM, Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran).
Professional certifications such as PMI-RMP, IRM, or APM Risk Practitioner.
Degree in Engineering, Risk Management, or Project Management.
Experience in integrating risk data into performance dashboards and reporting tools.
Familiarity with NEC contracts and regulatory reporting requirements.
Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams.
Proven experience leading PMO risk management within large-scale infrastructure or capital programmes.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

2.25 million

Customers Served

Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.

0.5 GL

Drinking Water Pumped

Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.

£72m loss

Operating Loss

Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.

Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.

Culture + Values

“Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
“Collaborating with community partners”
“Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
“Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”

Environment + Sustainability

24% by 2025

Renewable Energy Target

Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.

75% by 2035

Storm Overflow Compliance

Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.

£7.8B Capital Plan

Environmental Investments

£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.

Three‑Star EPA

Environment Agency Rating

Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.

On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found

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