Job Role: Risk Manager

Location: East/Central England

Contract Length:12 months (possible extension)

Daily Rate: £500 per day via umbrella

Are you ready to shape the future of the UK's energy infrastructure? We're seeking a dynamic Risk Manager to join a high-impact team delivering major gas infrastructure projects. This is more than a job-it's a chance to lead risk strategy on nationally significant programmes that support sustainability, innovation, and energy security.

Role Purpose
As a Risk Manager, you'll be Embedded within project teams, working alongside estimators, engineers, and commercial leads. You'll play a pivotal role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the full project life cycle-ensuring successful delivery of complex infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & Maintain Risk Profiles: Create comprehensive project risk profiles that guide decision-making.
• Facilitate Workshops: Lead engaging risk workshops with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform Quantitative Risk Assessments: Conduct QRA and scenario analyses to provide insights into potential risks.
• Produce Reports: Generate and present regular risk reports to project stakeholders and governance boards.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to integrate risk management into project planning and delivery.
• Ensure Compliance: Uphold industry standards and internal risk frameworks for effective risk management.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Champion ongoing enhancements in risk management practices across the organization.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated background in project risk management, preferably in utilities, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Risk Management Methodologies: Strong knowledge of methodologies like Monte Carlo simulation and risk registers.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities to inform risk decisions.
• Data Interpretation: Ability to interpret technical and cost data effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Facilitation Experience: Proven track record in facilitating workshops and engaging cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Tools: Familiarity with risk management software such as Primavera Risk Analysis
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• Professional certification in risk management (eg, APM Risk Certificate, PMI-RMP) is desirable.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

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