Risk Manager

Role Overview

• Leads the definition, implementation and continuous improvement of Risk Management standards and ways of working across the portfolio.
• Onboards contractors and third parties into the Risk Management tool as required.
• Leads the recruitment, onboarding, and allocation of a Risk Team to Core projects and supports their professional development.
• Upskills Risk Team and ensures consistent application of the Risk Management playbook across all projects in the portfolio.
• Generates and presents portfolio-wide risk reports and metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Leads the implementation of Quantitative Risk Assessments (QSRA/QCRA) across the required projects in portfolio, integrating results into planning and cost forecasts.
• Monitors contractor risk performance and conducts regular audits of Risk Management standards across projects.
• Supports projects in defining, allocating, and tracking risk contingencies, ensuring alignment with cost and schedule baselines.
• Attends governance meetings as required, providing expert risk-related advice, insights, and recommendations.
• Collaborates with Planning & Scheduling and Cost teams to ensure integration of risk impacts into baselines and forecasts.
• Maintains a risk lessons-learned database, ensuring recurring risks are mitigated across projects and best practices are institutionalized.
• Leverages data analytics and predictive modelling to identify trends, high-risk areas, and opportunities for risk reduction or cost optimization.
• Contributes to organisational strategy by aligning risk management practices with portfolio objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of the Core Portfolio by championing Lessons Learned and introduction of best-in class industry practices.
• Ensure compliance to regulatory process.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (12+ years) in risk management for large, complex EPC projects, preferably in infrastructure or energy sectors (UK transmission/distribution upgrade project experience is advantageous).
• Degree qualified in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Risk Management engineering, or Project Management) or equivalent qualifications (e.g. MoR or PMI-RMP)/experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored for senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and drive decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaboration across multiple projects and contractors.
• Experience in leading portfolio-wide risk workshops/meetings, providing strategic guidance and support to Risk Managers.
• Proficient in Monte Carlo simulations and Quantitative Risk Analysis (QCRA/QSRA), with experience integrating results into project planning and decision-making.
• Proven experience in developing and rolling out risk standards, KPIs, and playbooks across project portfolios.
• Knowledge of Power BI, with experience integrating risk data into portfolio-level dashboards and reports.
• Familiarity with NEC4 contracts, particularly in relation to risk and change management processes.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, with a demonstrated ability to embed lessons learned and best practices into risk management processes.
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard tools and systems, including Safran Risk, Microsoft Office, and Document Management Systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate conflicting requirements and deliver actionable solutions in high-pressure environments.
• Experience in managing and mitigating portfolio-wide risks, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more