Job Description
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
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Lead and manage the end-to-end risk management process
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Facilitate regular risk reviews and workshops
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Maintain risk registers, dashboards, and reporting
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Support cost and schedule risk analysis (QCRA / QSRA)
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Manage project assumptions and the Master Data & Assumptions List
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Track mitigation actions and ensure delivery
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Work closely with project teams, suppliers, and partners
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Monitor supply chain risks and highlight emerging issues early
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Ensure compliance with client and infrastructure governance requirements
What We re Looking For
Essential:
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Active SC Clearance
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Strong background in risk management on infrastructure projects
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Experience analysing data, trends, and programme-level risk
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Confident managing multiple stakeholders
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Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills
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Comfortable working on client site several days per week
Desirable:
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Experience in Defence or other highly regulated environments
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Exposure to complex, live operational programmes
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Ability to communicate risk at senior / executive level
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Agile, adaptable approach to change
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Collaborative mindset across multi-agency teams
Why Apply?
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Work on a critical national infrastructure programme
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Join a globally recognised consultancy with long-term career paths
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Exposure to complex, high-impact projects
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Supportive benefits including wellbeing initiatives and enhanced sick pay
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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.
Apply or contact me directly on (url removed) – (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
