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Elevate Your Career as a Risk Manager at a Critical Infrastructure Project Are you a seasoned risk professional ready to make a tangible impact in a challenging and vital environment? Join a high-profile infrastructure programme supporting a nuclear defence site, enabling the future of the Royal Navy’s submarine capabilities. As a Risk Manager, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding complex projects, ensuring they stay on track while managing the intricacies of high-stakes operational environments. In this pivotal role, you will identify, analyze, and respond to risks across the project lifecycle, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Your expertise will help maintain the programme’s momentum, mitigate potential setbacks, and contribute to security efforts. This opportunity requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with proven experience in risk management within complex infrastructure projects, ideally in government or defence sectors. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to operate effectively under pressure in a secure environment. Based primarily at a nuclear defence site in Helensburgh, you will engage in regular workshops and site visits, with occasional travel to Glasgow, Bristol, and contractor sites, providing strategic oversight and ensuring rigorous risk controls are in place. Key Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 3-5 years of risk management experience, including leadership roles Proven ability to manage risk in infrastructure or defence projects Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, capable of interacting at executive levels Strong analytical and data processing skills to identify trends and develop mitigation strategies Experience with risk analysis tools, including Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) and Cost Risk Analysis (CRA) Demonstrable knowledge of risk management processes, governance, and best practices Proficiency in IT tools relevant to risk management Nice to Have Skills: Industry-specific knowledge of defence or government projects In-depth understanding of nuclear infrastructure (, but not essential) Experience in collaborative multidisciplinary environments Education & Experience: APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent PRINCE2 Practitioner certification Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner certification Membership of relevant professional bodies such as PMI or APM Additional Requirements: UK with active SC security clearance (or able to obtain prior to joining) Willingness to be onsite for a minimum of two days per week, with flexibility for additional visits Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including senior stakeholders Commitment to operating within strict security and governance protocols If you are ready to take on a vital role supporting security and infrastructure excellence, we encourage you to apply now. Your expertise can help safeguard the future—seize this opportunity and become an integral part of an exceptional team dedicated to delivering success at the highest level. Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
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- Location:
- Helensburgh
- Job Type:
- FullTime