Our client is seeking a Project Risk Manager to join their expanding Controls & Performance team. There are opportunities to work as a Risk Manager on either Defence, Infrastructure or Energy (nuclear, carbon capture, transmission and distribution or renewable energy) projects.

All Risk Manager levels considered (from professional level to senior)

You’ll work closely with project delivery teams, helping to identify, assess, and manage risk across high-profile programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team, collaborate with industry experts, and play a key role in delivering successful project outcomes.

These roles suit professionals with experience working in project or programme environments within defence, nuclear, infrastructure or construction sectors, where robust risk management is critical to successful programme delivery.

Hybrid working arrangements (3 days a week client site).

SC clearance or above will be required to work on any Defence project and due to the nature of the projects, you must be a Sole UK Nationality. BPSS will be required for any Energy project.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk management frameworks tailored to client needs.
• Facilitate risk workshops with project and technical stakeholders.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure data quality and consistency.
• Support development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Conduct Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) for cost and schedule.
• Produce clear risk reports and dashboards using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Collaborate with project controls teams to align risk, schedule, and cost information.
• Engage with supply chain partners to assess third-party risks.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing project risk within major programmes.
• Knowledge of risk standards (ISO31000, APM, Orange Book, IPA).
• Experience using risk management tools and QRA techniques (Monte Carlo).
• Understanding of project controls functions and their integration with risk.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. APM Risk Level 2 or MoR) desirable.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts

Why Apply

• Join a rapidly growing company delivering complex energy, defence and infrastructure projects.
• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing Controls & Performance team.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with flexible working options.