Project Controls Manager - Risk (Defence Sector)

Turner & Townsend; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Work-life balance

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Project Controls Manager/Engineer specializing in Risk for their Defence Sector operations. This exciting role involves implementing integrated risk management processes, conducting qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, and collaborating with contractors to assess risks. The position offers a flexible working environment with a focus on work-life balance, making it an ideal opportunity for professionals looking to contribute to significant defence projects while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If you are a UK National with a strong background in risk management, this role could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk delivery roles on large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain an integrated risk management process.
• Facilitate risk identification and assessment through workshops.

Skills

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in a relevant technical or management field

Membership in a relevant professional body

Tools

PRA

@risk

Safran

ARM

Predict

Power-BI

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Controls Manager/Engineer specializing in Risk for our Defence Sector operations in the South East and the wider United Kingdom. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our organization and contribute to major defence projects and programmes.

Responsibilities

1. Implement and maintain an integrated risk management process across project delivery environments
2. Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and prioritization through workshops and direct support to project teams
3. Develop and maintain risk registers, ensuring visibility of threat/opportunity trigger points
4. Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments to inform project contingency levels
5. Use risk data to inform planning and decision-making processes
6. Assist in identifying and recording appropriate management responses to risks
7. Monitor overall risk exposure and assess against remaining risk budgets
8. Collaborate with contractors to assess contractor-held risks and their impact on client-held risks
9. Produce timely and comprehensive risk reports to effectively communicate threat and opportunity status
10. Support the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies
11. Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management processes and methodologies

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in risk delivery roles on large-scale projects or programmes, preferably within the Defence sector
• Degree in a relevant technical or management field, or equivalent qualifications and experience
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., Association for Project Management, Institute of Risk Managers, Project Management Institute)
• Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies
• Expertise in threat mitigation and opportunity exploitation techniques
• Proficiency in integrated risk management processes, encompassing risk, cost, and schedule
• Competence with risk management tools such as PRA, @risk, and Safran
• Familiarity with web-based database tools like ARM, Predict, or Power-BI
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations in the Defence sector

Additional Information

Due to the sensitive nature of these projects, candidates must be SOLE UK Nationals able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Existing SC clearance is desirable but not mandatory; please apply if you believe you are a strong fit for this role.

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. The role requires approximately 60% office/site attendance, with flexibility depending on client and business needs.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.