Assistant Risk Manager

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy, ChandlerKBS, is seeking an Assistant Risk Manager in Preston. The role involves supporting risk management processes and collaborating with various stakeholders in the construction sector. Key attributes include strong analytical skills, a background in Civil Engineering, and a commitment to health and safety standards. The company offers a healthy work-life balance and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Pension scheme

Training and development plans

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry.
• Experience maintaining risk registers and assessing risks/opportunities.
• Technical knowledge of highways/civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup of risk management processes.
• Produce risk reports and provide risk advice.
• Track risk management and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Education

Degree in construction, cost management, or engineering

Progressing towards MRICS or equivalent qualification

Tools

Risk management software

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Assistant Risk Manager, Preston, Lancashire

Client: ChandlerKBS

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 work with major private, public, and utility sector clients, delivering excellent service.

We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Risk Manager in Preston.

The responsibilities of the Assistant Risk Manager include:

• Supporting the setup of processes and protocols for risk management.
• Supporting controls and contingency planning.
• Liaising with design teams, contractors, and client representatives as risk owners.
• Maintaining risk registers or management systems based on project complexity.
• Producing risk reports and providing risk advice.
• Collaborating to identify, manage, and allocate risks at project and program levels.
• Tracking risk management and ensuring compliance with industry and client standards.
• Auditing and reviewing client processes and procedures.
• Performing duties in accordance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

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.
• Progressing towards MRICS or equivalent qualification.
• Experience maintaining risk registers and evaluating risks/opportunities.
• Supporting and leading risk and value workshops.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with risk management software and tools.
• Numerical and analytical skills.

We value a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Core benefits include:

• 24 days annual leave, with options to purchase more.
• Private health insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Critical illness cover.
• Pension scheme.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Training and development plans.
• Health & wellbeing initiatives.

ChandlerKBS is an equal opportunity employer, accredited by Investor in People, with a RICS-approved APC program.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and will contact agencies from our PSL if applicable.