Project Risk Manager/Analyst (All Levels) - Defence Infrastructure

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.

Already holding SC Clearance is desirable however we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Risk Professional to join the Defence North team, supporting our clients in the delivery of Project Risk Management within a range of construction infrastructure projects and programmes across the North of the UK spanning from the Midlands, Cumbria, North East to Scotland with additional opportunities to work on projects across the rest of the UK. The team is made up of over 40 people with our central office in Manchester; however, we have team members based all over the North of the UK such as Nottingham, Leeds, Barrow, and Glasgow.

Due to the complex nature of our projects, this position requires Risk Professionals with experience in project or programme environments within the Defence, Nuclear, Infrastructure, or Construction industries. An understanding of Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) would be advantageous.

As part of our consultancy-focused environment, you’ll work closely with clients, taking ownership of engagements and consistently striving to exceed expectations. You can expect to be on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices up to 60% of the time, with flexibility based on business and client needs.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Risk Identification & Assessment: Identify threats and opportunities through risk workshops. Proactively analyse potential threats and opportunities, evaluating their impact on project/programme scope and objectives
• Strategic Risk Mitigation: Identify, develop and implement robust risk management strategies to minimise disruptions and enhance project stability.
• Risk Register & Reporting: Maintain up-to-date project/programme risk registers, ensuring clear documentation and transparency across teams and leadership. Produce and present fit for purpose risk reports, in a timely manner, to support the effective communication of threat & opportunity status and required action by the client organisation
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with project managers, clients, and senior leadership to align risk strategies with business objectives.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilise risk analysis tools and Quantitative Risk Analysis modelling to identify project/programme exposure and inform contingency
• Process and Procedure: Production ofrisk and opportunity management plans across multiple projects and/or large-scale programmes ensuring alignment to business processes and industry standards
• Risk Workshops & Training: Lead educational sessions to increase awareness and build a proactive risk management culture within teams.