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Job Title: Project Controls Risk Manager - all levels
Location: LONDON
Salary:
- Assistant: £37 - £45k
- Risk Manager: £45 - £70k
- Senior Risk Manager: £70k - £85k
- Associate: £80k+
The Client:
A leading UK construction consultancy with a reputation for delivering exceptional results on some of the nation’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure and construction projects. Their collaborative and innovative approach empowers their teams to drive success for clients while fostering personal and professional growth.
The Opportunity:
They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Controls Risk Manager to join their growing team. You will play a pivotal role in delivering effective risk management on large infrastructure or construction projects. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will provide expert guidance on qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, helping clients manage uncertainties and achieve project objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver comprehensive risk management services for major infrastructure and construction projects.
- Conduct Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), including both Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) and Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA), to assess potential project impacts and advise on mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate risk identification workshops and support the development of risk registers.
- Collaborate with project controls teams to integrate risk analysis into project planning, cost forecasting, and reporting.
- Develop and implement risk management frameworks and strategies tailored to client needs.
- Provide insightful risk reporting to support decision-making at all project levels.
- Support and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Maintain awareness of industry developments, methodologies, and tools, and integrate these into your work.
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About You:
- Proven experience in risk management on large infrastructure or construction projects, ideally within consultancy, client, or contractor environments.
- Knowledge of QSRA and QCRA, with hands-on experience using risk management tools such as Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran Risk, ARM, or similar.
- Solid understanding of project controls processes, including planning, cost management, and reporting.
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills to engage stakeholders and foster collaboration.
- Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Qualitative and quantitative assessment of risk, a working understanding of an integrated risk management process (risk, cost and schedule) on a large programme, risk workshop facilitation, threat mitigation and opportunity exploitation, probabilistic modelling (@risk, PRA and P6 proficiency – or equivalent).
- Relevant professional qualifications or certifications (e.g., APM Risk Certificate, RICS, PMI-RMP) are desirable.
- A degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field is preferred.
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Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure and construction projects across the UK.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and professional growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for continued professional development.
- Flexibility to balance office, site, and remote working.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and help shape the future of infrastructure and construction in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV outlining your relevant experience here.
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