Risk Manager

About this role

Risk Manager – Glasgow

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Risk Manager to join the team.

The nuclear defence sector in the UK is vital for maintaining national security and strategic stability. It offers dynamic and challenging career opportunities for individuals committed to contributing to the country's defence and security. The sector seeks talented professionals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and operational excellence.

As a Risk Manager, you will lead risk management activities across the programme, maintaining risk registers, facilitating reviews and workshops, and providing clear risk reporting. Working closely with stakeholders, you will identify, assess, and mitigate risks to support successful project delivery.

Key Deliverables

• Implement and maintain the risk management framework, roadmap, and Target Operating Model (TOM).
• Refresh and manage project and portfolio risk registers.
• Lead monthly risk reviews, workshops, reporting, and dashboard production.
• Identify risks and opportunities, supporting mitigation planning and action tracking.
• Collaborate with JPT Leads to review, rationalise, and maintain risk registers.
• Support quantitative risk analysis (QSRA/QCRA) and quarterly risk reporting.
• Coordinate with Change Management to capture programme impacts.
• Manage project assumptions and maintain the Master Data and Assumptions List (MDAL).
• Provide strategic risk insights, profiles, and trend analysis.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and promote effective risk management practices.
• Monitor supplier and partner performance, proactively managing emerging risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with all project processes, procedures, and governance requirements.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

**Essential

• Available to work in the office 3 days week & able to obtain SC clearance
• Have a sound knowledge of risk process and management.
• Able to objectively analyse data and information to form a big-picture view of risk.
• Process detailed information to identify trends.
• Organizational and leadership skills
• Experience of risk analysis for infrastructure works.
• Hands on experience of managing delivery and stakeholder management.
• Good IT skills.
• At least 5 years in a management role.

Desirable

• Ability to communicate effectively at an executive level.
• Ability to be agile and react to changes in the business environment.
• Experience of managing risk in complex live operational environment
• Experience of working in collaborative environment.
• Membership of Relevant professional body.

about us

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, We transform critical infrastructure for the better. Solving some of the biggest challenges to enable vital assets to operate effectively and efficiently.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. We transform our clients' ambitions into reality. Our highly skilled teams deliver projects with a lasting, meaningful impact, providing a full spectrum of solutions tailored to meet any requirement.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

*We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully

About risk & resilience roles for ex-police

Risk management, business continuity and emergency-planning roles. Contingency planning, threat assessment and multi-agency coordination experience from policing is directly transferable.