Risk Manager

Our Client, a leading engineering and design consultancy, is seeking a Risk Managerto join their team in Leeds, Manchester or Stockton-on-Tees.

As a Risk Manager or Senior Risk Manager, you will play a key role in major infrastructure programmes across sectors such as transport, energy, and public infrastructure, helping manage uncertainty and improve project outcomes.

Responsibilities of Risk Manager:

• Deliver consistent, high-quality risk management services to meet and exceed client expectations.
• Apply effective risk practices to minimise uncertainty across projects and programmes.
• Support the design and implementation of risk frameworks aligned with best practice.
• Lead risk workshops and collaborate with project teams.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis using recognised tools.
• Produce clear and relevant risk reports for stakeholders.
• Contribute to improving risk processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Assist with bids, proposals, and business development efforts.
• Engage with clients and support the promotion of risk services.

Experience Required for Risk Manager:

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in risk management or a related discipline.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g. transport, energy, infrastructure).
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks such as ISO 31000, IRM, or APM.
• Experience facilitating workshops, conducting risk reviews, and reporting insights.
• Familiarity with tools such as ARM, Xactium, Primavera Risk Analysis, SafranRisk, @Risk, or Risk Predict!.
• Understanding of value management principles.
• Awareness of how risk integrates with project controls (cost, planning, contracts).

Key Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Well-organised with strong prioritisation skills.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

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