Risk Manager

Risk Manager – Major Infrastructure ProjectsLocation

Hybrid working – Peterborough (2 days per week on-site)

Travel and accommodation expenses covered where required.

Salary

£65,000 – £90,000 + benefits

About the Role

We are currently supporting a leading client within the infrastructure sector who is looking to appoint experienced Risk Managers to work across a portfolio of major infrastructure and capital delivery projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering high-profile programmes within regulated and complex environments. The role will involve leading project risk activities, supporting delivery teams, and driving proactive risk management across multiple workstreams.

Candidates from any infrastructure-related sector will be considered, with experience within water, utilities, rail, highways, energy, defence, or large civil engineering programmes seen as highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project risk activities across major infrastructure programmes

• Facilitate risk identification workshops with project and delivery teams

• Develop, maintain, and manage project risk registers

• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis where required

• Support project teams in identifying mitigation strategies and opportunities

• Prepare risk reports and present findings to key stakeholders and senior leadership

• Collaborate with project controls, commercial, planning, and delivery teams

• Ensure risk management processes align with programme governance and delivery objectives

• Support continuous improvement of risk management frameworks and reporting

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working as a Risk Manager within infrastructure or major projects

• Strong understanding of project risk management principles and methodologies

• Experience facilitating workshops and engaging with multidisciplinary teams

• Ability to analyse complex project risks and provide practical mitigation strategies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience within regulated environments or major infrastructure programmes is desirable

• Exposure to water sector programmes or AMP frameworks would be advantageous

Desirable Experience

Candidates from the following sectors are encouraged to apply:

• Water / Utilities

• Rail

• Highways

• Energy

• Nuclear

• Aviation

• Defence

• Construction / Civil Engineering

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £65,000 – £90,000 depending on experience

• Hybrid working model (2 days per week in Peterborough)

• Travel and accommodation expenses covered where applicable

• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure programmes

• Long-term career progression within a growing project environment

To Apply

Please send through:

• Updated CV

• Current / desired salary or day rate

• Notice period / availability

• Right to work status

For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

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