Defence - Cost Engineer/Risk Manager (SC Cleared) - Outside IR35 - UK

We are seeking a senior Risk Manager to lead programme-wide risk and opportunity management, ensuring alignment with HM Treasury Orange Book principles and MOD governance frameworks. This role goes beyond traditional risk reporting-positioning the Risk Manager as a trusted advisor to Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Programme Boards, and assurance bodies, enabling risk-informed decision-making, shaping strategic trade-offs, and ensuring both threats and opportunities are actively managed to protect and enhance Defence capability outcomes. Key Responsibilities Risk Management Strategy andamp; Planning: Develop, implement, and continuously refine the Programme Risk Management Strategy and Risk Management Plan, aligned to NAD, MOD, and HMG best practice. Define risk appetite, tolerance, thresholds, and escalation frameworks across project, programme, and portfolio levels. Ensure integration of risk management into overall programme governance, planning, and delivery life cycle. Threat andamp; Opportunity (Upside Risk) Management: Lead proactive identification and management of both threats and opportunities, ensuring balanced consideration of risk and value. Embed opportunity management practices to maximise programme benefits and outcomes. Align risk and opportunity management with benefits realisation and Defence capability delivery, not just milestones. Risk-Informed Decision Making: Act as a trusted advisor to SROs and Programme Boards, providing clear analysis of ..... full job details .....