Risk & Opportunity Manager

Overview

Risk & Opportunity Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk & Opportunity Manager based in Birmingham. You’ll lead risk and opportunity management on a major national infrastructure programme. This role is ideal for a construction or risk management professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and influencing key decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of the project risk register, facilitating workshops to identify and prioritise risks.
• Forecast and analyse the impact of risks on cost and schedule, including quantification and contingency planning.
• Recommend approaches for risk quantification and define contingency levels.
• Implement effective strategies for mitigating identified risks.
• Deliver data analysis and visualisation to support key decision-making.
• Provide expert guidance on risk management methodologies and best practices.
• Ensure timely updates and accurate reporting of risk information.
• Collect and analyse data for decision-making purposes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial, construction or risk management role on infrastructure projects above £100m.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to simplify complex problems.
• Expertise in risk management software (Riskonnect ARM), risk quantification and forecasting.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. QS, PQS, project management, construction, or risk management).
• IRM, PMI, APM or CIOB risk qualifications preferred.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in working within collaborative partnerships.

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