Programme Risk Leader – Multi‑Billion Power Grid Upgrade

Laing O'Rourke; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Risk Manager for a multi-billion-pound energy infrastructure programme. This role involves shaping risk strategy and managing risks across significant projects to enhance delivery confidence.

The ideal candidate will have experience in large infrastructure risk management, strong communication skills, and an understanding of risk quantification. Professional accreditation is valued but not essential.

This position offers long-term stability and the chance to influence how risk is managed at a national scale.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, commercial or project controls on large infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of risk quantification and cost/schedule impact.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management across multiple projects.
• Facilitate risk identification and mitigation workshops.
• Translate complex risk data into clear insights.

Skills

Risk management

Commercial controls

Project controls

Risk quantification

Cost/schedule impact analysis

Communication with senior leaders

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project Management or Risk Management

Tools

Riskonnect ARM

Primavera

CEMAR

Active Risk Manager

Job description

Laing O'Rourke in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Risk Manager for a multi-billion-pound energy infrastructure programme. This role involves shaping risk strategy and managing risks across significant projects to enhance delivery confidence.

The ideal candidate will have experience in large infrastructure risk management, strong communication skills, and an understanding of risk quantification. Professional accreditation is valued but not essential.

This position offers long-term stability and the chance to influence how risk is managed at a national scale.