Risk Manager/ Senior Risk Manager – Major Infrastructure Programme (Defence)
Location: Scotland, UK (client site 3–4 days per week)
Security Clearance: SC required
Sector: Defence / Infrastructure
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000pa - £75,000pa + benefits package
An established international engineering and project consultancy is looking for an experienced Risk Manager (open to Senior Risk Managers too) to join a major Defence infrastructure programme. This is a high-profile role within a joint project team, working on complex, regulated infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.
This organisation operates globally and supports some of the most critical infrastructure programmes across energy, defence, and highly regulated sectors. The focus is on long-term, sustainable delivery and high standards of safety, quality, and performance.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for leading the risk management function across a large infrastructure programme, working closely with the Programme Delivery Lead, client teams, and industry partners.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll shape risk processes, influence delivery decisions, and provide clear insight to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the end-to-end risk management process
Facilitate regular risk reviews and workshops
Maintain risk registers, dashboards, and reporting
Support cost and schedule risk analysis (QCRA / QSRA)
Manage project assumptions and the Master Data & Assumptions List
Track mitigation actions and ensure delivery
Work closely with project teams, suppliers, and partners
Monitor supply chain risks and highlight emerging issues early
Ensure compliance with client and infrastructure governance requirements
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Active SC Clearance
Strong background in risk management on infrastructure projects
Experience analysing data, trends, and programme-level risk
Confident managing multiple stakeholders
Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills
Comfortable working on client site several days per week
Desirable:
Experience in Defence or other highly regulated environments
Exposure to complex, live operational programmes
Ability to communicate risk at senior / executive level
Agile, adaptable approach to change
Collaborative mindset across multi-agency teams
Why Apply?
Work on a critical national infrastructure programme
Join a globally recognised consultancy with long-term career paths
Exposure to complex, high-impact projects
Supportive benefits including wellbeing initiatives and enhanced sick pay
Inclusive, diverse working environment where people and capability matter
If you’re an experienced Risk Manager looking to step into a high-profile Defence infrastructure role, this is a strong opportunity to make a real impact.
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