An outstanding opportunity for a Senior Risk Manager or Risk Manager to join a leading construction consultancy supporting the HS2 rail project in Birmingham.
This role offers involvement in one of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes, delivering expert risk management services across complex, high-value rail projects.
The Senior Risk Manager will be deployed on the HS2 (High Speed 2) project, a nationally significant rail infrastructure programme transforming connectivity between London, Birmingham and the North of England.
The project includes high-speed rail lines, major stations, tunnels, viaducts and associated infrastructure. Based in Birmingham, this role will support risk management activities across key phases of the programme, contributing to the successful delivery of one of Europe’s largest construction projects.
Responsibilities and Duties
The Senior Risk Manager / Risk Manager will be responsible for delivering high-quality, consistent risk management services across the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with best practice and client expectations.
Deliver risk management services in a consistent and professional manner exceeding client expectations
Implement effective risk management processes to reduce project uncertainty and risk exposure
Develop and implement risk management frameworks aligned with industry best practice
Facilitate risk workshops and engage project teams in proactive risk identification and mitigation
Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis using industry-recognised tools
Produce clear and concise risk reports tailored to project and programme requirements
Support continuous improvement of risk management processes, tools and systems
Assist in the development of innovative risk management approaches
Support bid preparation and proposals to secure new work
Contribute to business development and client engagement activities
Promote risk management services within the wider construction and infrastructure sector
Ensure integration of risk management with project controls, planning and cost management
Desired Skills and Experience
This opportunity is suitable for both Senior Risk Manager and Risk Manager level candidates with experience in major infrastructure or rail projects.
Around 5+ years’ experience in risk management within construction or infrastructure projects
Experience on major infrastructure programmes such as rail, transportation, or energy projects
Strong knowledge of risk management methodologies aligned to ISO31000, APM or IRM standards
Experience facilitating risk workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions
Proven ability to undertake qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Experience producing risk reports to support decision-making
Familiarity with risk management tools such as ARM, Xactium, Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran Risk, @Risk or Risk Predict!
Understanding of value management and its application on infrastructure projects
Knowledge of integration between risk, planning, cost and commercial functions
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
Degree qualified or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
Professional qualification in Risk Management or related field is desirable
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. APM, IRM) is advantageous
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on a flagship UK rail infrastructure programme
Career progression within a leading construction consultancy
Exposure to high-profile, complex infrastructure projects
£500-£1000 cash reward for successful matches
Steve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position
07441 343 671(Office hours 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)
London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK
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