Assistant Risk Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in consultancy services seeks an Assistant Risk Manager in Sheffield. This role involves supporting risk management processes, liaising with stakeholders, and maintaining risk registers while offering flexible hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates possess relevant degrees and experience in construction or engineering.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus options to purchase more

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Training and development plans

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, especially highways/civil engineering.
• Experience maintaining risk registers and evaluating risks/opportunities.
• Supporting and leading risk and value workshops.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the setup of risk management processes and protocols.
• Liaising with design teams and contractors as risk owners.
• Tracking risk management and ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team leadership skills

Education

Degree in construction, cost management, engineering, or RICS-accredited field

Working towards MRICS qualification

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

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Assistant Risk Manager, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client:

ChandlerKBS

Location:

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

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

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the setup of risk management processes and protocols.
• Establishing controls and contingency plans.
• Liaising with design teams, contractors, and client representatives as risk owners.
• Maintaining risk registers or management systems based on project scale.
• Producing risk reports and providing 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.
• Adhering to health, safety, and environmental requirements and systems.

Key Attributes:

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Positive and engaging approach to challenges.
• Willingness to work within a client organization if required.
• Experience in the construction industry, especially 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 similar qualification.
• Experience maintaining risk registers and evaluating risks/opportunities.
• Supporting and leading risk and value workshops.
• Excellent numeracy and communication skills.
• Familiarity with risk management software and tools.

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

Benefits include:

• 24 days annual leave plus 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 (IIP), with 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.