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Assistant Risk Manager, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Client: ChandlerKBS
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 06.06.2025
Expiry Date: 21.07.2025
Job Description:
ChandlerKBS provides independent consultancy services across various sectors throughout the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. We collaborate with large private, public, and utility sector clients, pride ourselves on delivering excellent service.
ChandlerKBS is seeking to recruit an Assistant Risk Manager in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
The role of an Assistant Risk Manager includes the following responsibilities:
* Support the setup of processes and protocols for risk management.
* Assist in establishing controls and contingency plans.
* Liaise with design teams, contractors, and client representatives as risk owners.
* Maintain detailed risk registers or manage risk systems based on project scale and complexity.
* Produce risk reports and provide risk advice.
* Collaborate to identify, manage, and allocate risks at project and program levels.
* Track risk management activities and ensure compliance with industry and client standards.
* Assist in auditing and reviewing client processes and procedures.
* Perform duties in accordance with statutory, health, safety, and environmental requirements and management systems.
Key Attributes:
* Ability to work independently.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Positive and engaging attitude towards challenging situations.
* Willingness to work within a client organization if required.
* Experience in the construction industry.
* Technical knowledge of highways/civil engineering.
* Background in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
* Knowledge of NEC Contracts.
* Experience leading teams and managing deliverables.
Qualifications & Skills:
* Degree in construction, cost management, engineering, or RICS-accredited field.
* Working towards MRICS or equivalent qualification.
* Experience maintaining risk registers and evaluating risks/opportunities.
* Support and lead risk and value workshops.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Knowledge of risk management tools and software.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills.
We value our employees' work-life balance and offer flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Our core benefits include:
* 24 days annual leave (with options to purchase extra days)
* Private health insurance
* Life assurance
* Critical illness cover
* Pension scheme
* Annual professional membership fees
* Training and development plans
* Health & wellbeing initiatives (Cycle to Work, gym discounts, EAPs)
ChandlerKBS is an equal opportunity employer, accredited Investor in People (IIP), and has a RICS-approved APC program.
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer direct hires and will contact our PSL agencies if this role is available for external recruitment.
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