Senior Risk Management Specialist

Title: Senior Risk Management Specialist Location: Flexible/Hybrid (ideally within commuting distance of Warrington, however strong candidates from further afield will be considered) Contract Length: 52 Weeks Working Pattern: Hybrid, 37 hours per week MON-FRI IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Rate: £56 - £73 per hour Umbrella OR £41.68 - £54.24 per hour PAYE Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required (or eligibility to obtain)

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Risk Management Specialist to join a major programme within a highly regulated environment. This role offers the opportunity to influence critical project delivery by leading risk and opportunity management activities across complex projects.

Working within a multidisciplinary project controls function, you will be responsible for developing robust risk management frameworks, delivering quantitative risk analysis, and providing meaningful insights that support effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

This position would particularly suit candidates with strong experience in Integrated Cost & Schedule Risk Analysis, Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) and advanced proficiency with Safran Risk.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement Project Risk & Opportunity Management Plans aligned with business policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.

Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis and produce detailed risk performance reports with clear recommendations.

Develop, maintain, and assure risk models to identify contingency requirements and monitor project exposure.

Support the management and control of cost and schedule contingency provisions.

Ensure project risk management activities align with commercial, financial, and programme objectives.

Conduct Integrated Cost & Schedule Risk Analysis and Quantitative Risk Assessments.

Provide expert risk management guidance to project teams and stakeholders.

Develop and deliver risk management training to Project Managers and supporting functions.

Support risk-informed decision making throughout the full project lifecycle.

Essential Experience

Extensive recent experience in a specialist risk and opportunity management position.

Strong experience working within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, defence, aerospace, utilities, rail, or major infrastructure.

Demonstrable expertise in Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) and Integrated Cost & Schedule Risk Analysis.

Advanced working knowledge of Safran Risk.

Experience developing and maintaining complex risk models.

Proven experience supporting projects from bid phase through to delivery and close-out.

Understanding of recognised contract forms including NEC3, NEC4, FIDIC and JCT.

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

Project Management or Risk Management qualification.

Professional certification in Planning, Project Controls, Risk Management, or a related discipline.

Experience within the defence sector or similarly regulated environments.

Whats on Offer

Long-term contract opportunity on a flagship programme.

Competitive hourly rates with PAYE and Umbrella options.

Flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Opportunity to work on technically complex, high-profile projects.

Diverse and collaborative project environment with excellent career development opportunities.

Interested? Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence and find out more about the project, team, and long-term prospects.

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