Project Risk Manager

About this Role This Project Risk Manager position offers an outstanding opportunity to join a major Tier 1 infrastructure contractor providing first-line risk and assurance management across contracted client schemes. You will collaborate with project and contract teams to embed risk governance, maintain data compliance, and support strategic risk mitigation.

Author and update the Contract Risk Management Plan in compliance with industry and client standards. Facilitate regular risk reviews with key risk owners to maintain the accuracy and quality of risk registers. Conduct routine quantitative and qualitative risk analysis to generate actionable insights and reporting dashboards.

Escalate critical risk matters through internal governance channels and client contractual mechanisms. About You You are an analytical Risk Management professional with a solid background supporting project, programme, or portfolio risk processes within civil engineering or complex infrastructure.

You possess strong facilitation skills and the technical ability to interpret both qualitative and quantitative risk data. Demonstrate hands-on experience facilitating collaborative risk activities across cross-functional project teams.

Possess a strong grasp of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment techniques, risk controls, and response planning. Hold a recognised Project Risk qualification (such as APM Risk Cert 1 & 2, APM PFQ, or equivalent industry experience).

A degree in Risk Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is desirable. About Us Our client is a premier Tier 1 infrastructure and engineering solutions leader, committed to delivering sustainable national infrastructure, technical assurance, and high ethical standards.

They foster an inclusive and progressive environment where assurance specialists play a central role in driving successful outcomes. Join a market-leading contractor delivering flagship infrastructure programmes across the UK.

Benefit from long-term career stability backed by extensive frameworks and regulated public sector alliances. Access comprehensive professional development, ongoing accreditations, and executive coaching. Work within a collaborative culture focused on innovation, digital assurance, and safety excellence.

About Your Future Taking on this key assurance role positions you at the centre of project controls and risk governance, offering clear routes toward Senior Risk Manager and Head of Risk positions across major UK infrastructure divisions.

Secure a permanent, full-time position backed by secured long-term contracts. Receive a competitive base salary, paired with a comprehensive benefits and pension package. Enjoy generous annual leave allowances, flexible working arrangements, and private healthcare options.

Benefit from continuous professional progression and ongoing industry certificati...

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