Risk Manager

Our Client, a leading engineering and design consultancy, is seeking a Risk Manager to join their team in Leeds, Manchester or Stockton-on-Tees.

As a Risk Manager or Senior Risk Manager, you will play a key role in major infrastructure programmes across sectors such as transport, energy, and public infrastructure, helping manage uncertainty and improve project outcomes.

Responsibilities of Risk Manager:

* Deliver consistent, high-quality risk management services to meet and exceed client expectations.

* Apply effective risk practices to minimise uncertainty across projects and programmes.

* Support the design and implementation of risk frameworks aligned with best practice.

* Lead risk workshops and collaborate with project teams.

* Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis using recognised tools.

* Produce clear and relevant risk reports for stakeholders.

* Contribute to improving risk processes, tools, and methodologies.

* Assist with bids, proposals, and business development efforts.

* Engage with clients and support the promotion of risk services.

Experience Required for Risk Manager:

* Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in risk management or a related discipline.

* Experience on large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g. transport, energy, infrastructure).

* Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks such as ISO 31000, IRM, or APM.

* Experience facilitating workshops, conducting risk reviews, and reporting insights.

* Familiarity with tools such as ARM, Xactium, Primavera Risk Analysis, SafranRisk, @Risk, or Risk Predict!.

* Understanding of value management principles.

* Awareness of how risk integrates with project controls (cost, planning, contracts).

Key Skills:

* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

* Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability.

* Self-motivated and proactive.

* Well-organised with strong prioritisation skills.

* Collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships.

* Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines