Assistant Risk Manager

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an Assistant Risk Manager in Kingston upon Hull. This role involves supporting risk management processes, collaborating with project teams, and maintaining risk registers. Candidates should have a strong background in construction or engineering, along with excellent analytical skills. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Pension scheme

Annual professional membership fee coverage

Customized training and development plans

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in relevant field preferred.
• Experience maintaining risk registers.
• Previous experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Support in setting up risk management processes.
• Maintain detailed risk registers.
• Produce risk reports and provide risk advice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Risk management techniques

Education

Degree in construction, cost management, engineering

MRICS or equivalent

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

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Assistant Risk Manager, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

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Client:

ChandlerKBS

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

ChandlerKBS provides independent consultancy services across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. We work with some of the largest private, public, and utility sector clients. We take pride in delivering an excellent service.

ChandlerKBS is seeking to recruit an Assistant Risk Manager in Belfast.

The role of an Assistant Risk Manager includes the following responsibilities:

• Support in setting up appropriate processes and protocols for risk management.
• Support in establishing controls and contingency plans.
• Liaise with design teams, contractors, and client representatives assigned as risk owners.
• Maintain detailed risk registers or manage risk management systems (depending 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 guidance.
• Assist in auditing and reviewing client processes and procedures.
• Perform duties in accordance with statutory and corporate 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.
• Previous experience in the construction industry.
• Solid 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:

• Ideally degree qualified in construction, cost management, engineering, or RICS-accredited fields.
• Working towards MRICS or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Experience maintaining risk registers and valuing risks/opportunities.
• Supporting and leading risk and value workshops.
• Excellent numeracy, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of risk management software, techniques, and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

We value our employees' work-life balance and offer flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Our core benefits include:

• 24 days of annual leave (plus up to 10 extra days purchase option)
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover
• Pension scheme
• Annual professional membership fee coverage
• Customized 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 open for agency submissions.