Help shape the success of complex, high-impact programmes

Risk Manager

12 month contract

Argyll and Bute, Helensburgh Scotland

Security Clearance: Security Check (SC- must be Sole British)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Inside IR35

Working arrangement: Available to work onsite a minimum of 2 days maximum of 4 days per week depending on business

Position Overview

The Risk Manager plays a key role throughout the project lifecycle, responsible for identifying, analysing, and managing risks to ensure successful programme delivery. The role requires close collaboration with stakeholders and other risk professionals to ensure a consistent and effective approach to risk management.

Infrastructure project delivery is a complex and fast-paced environment, often involving multiple interdependencies across programmes. The successful candidate will be required to deliver at pace and demonstrate effective application of programme and project management tools and techniques.

This role involves access to restricted information. Candidates must meet the necessary security requirements and be flexible with onsite attendance to facilitate workshops, meetings, and stakeholder engagement. Occasional travel to other UK locations and contractor offices may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain risk management frameworks and processes.
• Lead risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning activities.
• Facilitate risk workshops and review sessions with stakeholders.
• Maintain and update risk registers, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Produce regular risk reports and dashboards, highlighting key trends and changes.
• Monitor and track mitigation actions to ensure effective risk reduction.
• Support quantitative risk analysis activities, including schedule and cost risk assessments.
• Provide strategic insight into risk exposure across programmes and timelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure risks are understood and managed effectively.
• Ensure compliance with established processes, procedures, and governance requirements.

Position Requirements

Essential Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in risk management, including experience as a lead or sole Risk Manager.
• Strong understanding of risk management processes and methodologies.
• Experience in infrastructure or complex project environments.
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends to inform decision-making.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Proven stakeholder management experience.
• Hands-on experience in project delivery environments.
• Sole UK with ability to obtain or hold SC clearance.
• Willingness to be onsite as required to facilitate workshops and meetings.

Desirable Qualifications & Training

• APM Project Management Qualification
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner
• Management of Risk (M_o_R)
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Membership of a relevant professional body

Company information:

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Risk Manager looking for new employment