Risk Manager – Outside IR35 Contract
Project: Major Reservoir Infrastructure Scheme
Client: Leading UK Water Utility
Location: Hampshire Area (Hybrid Site Presence Required)
Contract Type: Outside IR35
Duration: 12 month Initial Contract (Extension Likely)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to support the delivery of a major reservoir infrastructure project for a leading UK water client. This is a significant capital programme offering the opportunity to play a key role in managing programme, commercial, and delivery risk within a complex engineering environment.
This position is suited to a proactive contractor who can operate independently, influence senior stakeholders, and implement robust risk management processes across a large-scale infrastructure scheme.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, implement, and maintain the project Risk Management Framework aligned to industry best practice.
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Facilitate risk identification workshops with technical, commercial, and delivery teams.
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Maintain and manage the risk register, ensuring clear ownership and mitigation strategies.
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Provide risk reporting and analysis to senior stakeholders and programme leadership.
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Support programme controls, governance processes, and decision-making through risk insight.
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Work collaboratively with project managers, planners, and commercial teams to monitor emerging risks and opportunities.
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Ensure compliance with client governance and regulatory expectations.
Requirements
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Proven experience working as a Risk Manager on major infrastructure, utilities, water, or civil engineering projects.
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Strong understanding of programme risk, cost risk, and delivery risk within large capital projects.
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Experience working with structured risk management tools and methodologies.
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Ability to lead workshops and influence multidisciplinary teams.
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Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills.
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Comfortable working in a contractor environment with autonomy.
Desirable Experience
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Water sector or reservoir/dam project experience.
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Background working with UK utilities clients.
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Familiarity with NEC contracts or regulated infrastructure programmes.
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Experience supporting projects through complex approvals or regulatory stages.
Contract Details
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Outside IR35 engagement.
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Hybrid working with regular presence in Hampshire.
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Immediate or short-notice start preferred.
If you are an experienced Risk Management professional looking to contribute to a major UK infrastructure programme, please apply with your latest CV