Senior Risk Manager

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Risk Manager or Risk Manager to join a leading construction consultancy supporting the £10bn TransPennine Route Upgrade, based in Manchester.

This role offers involvement in a major UK rail infrastructure programme, delivering best practice risk management across complex projects.

Project Details

The Senior Risk Manager will be deployed on the TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a £10bn rail infrastructure programme enhancing connectivity, capacity and electrification across the North of England.

This major transportation project includes upgrades to rail systems, stations, track, signalling and electrification. The role will be based in Manchester, supporting programme-wide risk management activities on one of the UK’s most significant rail infrastructure schemes.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Senior Risk Manager / Risk Manager will deliver high-quality risk management services across the project lifecycle, working closely with client teams and project stakeholders.

• 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 role 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

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The employer is a leading construction consultancy providing project management, cost consulting and risk management services across major infrastructure and built environment projects.

The organisation has a strong track record in delivering complex programmes within rail, transportation and energy sectors across the UK.

Known for its collaborative culture and technical expertise, the consultancy supports clients through all stages of the project lifecycle, offering innovative and value-driven solutions.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

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