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Graduate Risk Analyst

Motherwell, Scotland
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
Balfour Beatty is an international infrastructure group building, maintaining, and improving infrastructure for communities. The Graduate Risk Analyst will support risk identification, assessment, monitoring, data analysis, and mitigation across major infrastructure and construction projects while developing technical and professional skills through an early careers programme.
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Responsibilities

  • Identifying, assessing, and monitoring project risks across major infrastructure and construction projects to help ensure successful delivery
  • Developing and maintaining project risk registers, ensuring risks are accurately recorded, regularly reviewed, and aligned with project objectives
  • Conducting qualitative and quantitative risk assessments to evaluate potential impacts on project cost, programme, quality, and delivery
  • Supporting the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies, helping project teams minimise threats and manage uncertainty
  • Analysing risk data, identifying trends, and assessing potential impacts on project performance to support informed decision-making

Qualification

Required

  • a degree in Finance, Business or related
  • a genuine interest in our industry
  • a minimum 2:2 honours degree by the time you start
  • Are curious, proactive and motivated to develop professionally
  • Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions
  • Work well with others and build positive relationships
  • Communicate clearly and confidently with different people
  • Take ownership, adapt to challenges and are committed to achieving results

Preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to shape a rewards package that works for you.
  • Structured training and coaching from experienced industry professionals.
  • Unique development experiences, including residential trips in the Lake District and personal development delivered by external partners.
  • Support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your career path.
  • 25 days' holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
  • A permanent contract from day one.
  • Clear progression opportunities, with bi-annual performance and pay reviews throughout the programme.
  • Networking events, development activities and the Early Careers Showcase for connecting with fellow graduates.
  • Opportunities to get involved in wider business initiatives, community projects and programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group.
Glassdoor
3.8
Founded in 1909
London, England, GBR
10001+ employees
http://www.balfourbeatty.com
Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group.
Glassdoor
3.8
Founded in 1909
London, England, GBR
10001+ employees
http://www.balfourbeatty.com