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Risk Manager
A career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started.
The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
About the Role
As a Risk Manager, you’ll take ownership of the risk function across the full project lifecycle. You’ll proactively identify, analyse and manage risks to ensure the programme remains on track and achieves its objectives. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, applying robust risk management practices and driving continuous improvement in how risk is understood, tracked and mitigated.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of risk management processes across the programme, ensuring risks and opportunities are clearly identified, analysed and actively managed.
- Chair regular reviews, produce insightful reporting, and work closely with delivery teams to:
- Maintain accurate risk registers
- Track mitigation actions
- Support data-driven decision-making
- Provide strategic oversight of risk in a complex and fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to minimise impact on:
- Delivery timelines
- Costs
- Outcomes
What You’ll Bring
Essential Experience & Skills
- Strong knowledge of risk management processes and frameworks
- Ability to analyse complex data and develop a clear, strategic view of risk
- Experience identifying trends and translating insight into action
- Proven organisational and leadership capability
- Background in risk management within infrastructure or major projects
- Strong IT and reporting skills
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Location
This is a Hybrid role, with 3 days per week based in the office in Glasgow City Centre.
Security Requirements
Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.
- SC Clearance is required
KBR Benefits
Belong. Connect. Grow.
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all we do and are at the heart of our commitment to being a People First company.
- Diverse, inclusive environments ensure everyone can:
- Feel safe and respected
- Have opportunities to grow
- Reach their full potential
- Join a team where collaboration and collective success are valued
We empower our people with the tools, culture and shared purpose needed to thrive in a fast-changing world.
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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to:
- Race
- Colour
- Religion
- Disability
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity or expression
- Age
- National origin
- Veteran status
- Genetic information
- Union status and/or beliefs
KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World
KBR unites the best minds behind science, technology, and engineering solutions that help create impact for customers worldwide.
Our ONE KBR Values
- We Value Our People – We strive to foster environments where diversity and inclusion create safety, respect and opportunities for growth.
- We Deliver – We deliver lasting, high-value, technology-driven outcomes for customers and sustainable benefits for all stakeholders.
- We Are People of Integrity – Honesty, trust, fair play and ethical diligence anchor our culture, driving responsible success across people, planet and planet.
- We Empower – With purpose, adaptability and decision-making tools, our teams thrive as proactive builders.
- We Are a Team of Teams – We embrace collective achievement while championing those who join hands to surpass individual goals.
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