Hyreus is currently recruiting an experienced Risk Manager for an exciting opportunity based in Cumbria, working with a leading Tier One civil engineering contractor.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the identification, assessment and management of project and business risks across a major infrastructure environment. Working closely with project, commercial, engineering and operational teams, you will help ensure risks are effectively managed, mitigated and communicated throughout the project lifecycle.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Risk Manager looking to take on a senior role within a major civil engineering and infrastructure environment.
Responsibilities
Lead the identification, assessment and management of project risks across the full project lifecycle.
Develop and maintain project risk registers, ensuring risks, opportunities, owners and mitigation actions are accurately recorded and regularly reviewed.
Work closely with project, engineering, commercial, planning and operational teams to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
Facilitate risk workshops and reviews with internal teams, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.
Assess the potential impact of risks on cost, programme, quality, safety and project delivery.
Develop and monitor appropriate mitigation and contingency strategies, ensuring actions are assigned and followed through.
Provide regular risk reporting, dashboards and analysis to project and senior management teams.
Support the integration of risk management into project planning, commercial forecasting and decision-making.
Monitor trends and emerging risks, providing early warning and recommendations to project leadership.
Work closely with commercial and planning teams to understand programme and cost exposure arising from identified risks.
Ensure risk management processes are aligned with company policies, project requirements and industry best practice.
Promote a proactive risk management culture across project teams and provide guidance on risk identification and mitigation.
Maintain accurate risk documentation and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders.
The Ideal Candidate
Proven experience as a Risk Manager, Risk Lead or similar role within civil engineering, construction or major infrastructure projects.
Experience working for a Tier One contractor is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of project risk management principles, methodologies and processes.
Experience developing and maintaining risk registers and facilitating risk workshops.
Strong understanding of how risk can impact project cost, programme, quality and delivery.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams and senior stakeholders.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project controls would be advantageous.
Experience using risk management and project controls software is desirable.
Relevant degree or professional qualification in Risk Management, Construction, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline is advantageous.