Risk Manager

About this role

A leading Main Contractor in the Construction industry, has a new opening for a Risk Manager. The role is hybrid (Manchester based) and pays up to £85,000 + benefits.

A respected international construction consultancy is seeking a skilled Risk Manager to lead the risk management function on a high-value construction programme. This role is essential to ensuring that strategic, commercial, and delivery risks are effectively identified, analysed, and mitigated throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Risk Manager Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the programme’s RAID Register for real-time risk tracking
• Deliver Quantitative Schedule and Cost Risk Analysis (QSRA/QCRA) using Monte Carlo simulations
• Facilitate risk workshops, scenario planning, and mitigation reviews
• Embed risk practices across integrated project teams and supply chains
• Align risk with planning, cost, change control and reporting functions
• Advise on risk provisions in supplier tenders and monitor against project baselines
• Ensure compliance with public sector risk and contract guidance

Desired Risk Manager Experience

• Experience managing risk on large-scale construction programmes
• Skilled in QSRA/QCRA using tools such as @Risk or Primavera Risk Analysis
• Understanding of project controls (planning, cost, change)
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and public sector governance frameworks
• Confident in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration

Desirable Qualifications

• APM Risk Certificate, MoR, or equivalent
• PRINCE2, P3M, or similar project management certification
• Background in engineering or project controls with a risk focus

Why Join?

• A globally respected Main Contractor that values long-term growth, international mobility, and inclusive career development.
• Work on prestigious projects, receive tailored support, and benefit from a structured progression path.

Apply today !!