Senior Risk Manager

Project Details

The successful Senior Risk Manager will be deployed on the TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a major £10bn rail infrastructure programme improving connectivity, capacity and electrification across the North of England.

This landmark rail project includes extensive upgrades to rail infrastructure, stations, track, signalling and electrification systems. The role will be based from the York office, supporting programme-wide risk management activities on one of the UK’s most significant transportation projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Senior Risk Manager / Risk Manager will deliver high-quality risk management services across the project lifecycle, working closely with client teams and project stakeholders.

Deliver risk management services in a consistent and professional manner exceeding client expectations

Implement effective risk management processes to reduce project uncertainty and risk exposure

Develop and implement risk management frameworks aligned with industry best practice

Facilitate risk workshops and engage project teams in proactive risk identification and mitigation

Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis using industry-recognised tools

Produce clear and concise risk reports tailored to project and programme requirements

Support continuous improvement of risk management processes, tools and systems

Assist in the development of innovative risk management approaches

Support bid preparation and proposals to secure new work

Contribute to business development and client engagement activities

Promote risk management services within the wider construction and infrastructure sector

Ensure integration of risk management with project controls, planning and cost management

Desired Skills and Experience

This role is suitable for both Senior Risk Manager and Risk Manager level candidates with experience in major infrastructure or rail projects.

Around 5+ years’ experience in risk management within construction or infrastructure projects

Experience on major infrastructure programmes such as rail, transportation, or energy projects

Strong knowledge of risk management methodologies aligned to ISO31000, APM or IRM standards

Experience facilitating risk workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions

Proven ability to undertake qualitative and quantitative risk analysis

Experience producing risk reports to support decision-making

Familiarity with risk management tools such as ARM, Xactium, Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran Risk, @Risk or Risk Predict!

Understanding of value management and its application on infrastructure projects

Knowledge of integration between risk, planning, cost and commercial functions

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

Degree qualified or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline

Professional qualification in Risk Management or related field is desirable

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. APM, IRM) is advantageous

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The employer is a leading construction consultancy providing project management, cost consulting and risk management services across major infrastructure and built environment projects.

The organisation has a strong track record in delivering complex programmes within rail, transportation and energy sectors across the UK.

Known for its collaborative culture and technical expertise, the consultancy supports clients through all stages of the project lifecycle, offering innovative and value-driven solutions.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on a flagship UK rail infrastructure programme

Career progression within a leading construction consultancy

Exposure to high-profile, complex infrastructure projects