Project Controls Risk Manager

Pegasus Search & Selection; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Pegasus Search & Selection is recruiting a Project Controls Risk Manager for large infrastructure and construction projects across the UK. The role involves leading qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, QSRA, QCRA, and integration with planning, cost forecasting and reporting.

You will mentor junior team members, facilitate risk workshops, and develop risk management frameworks to support client objectives while staying abreast of industry advancements.

Qualifications

• Proven risk management experience on large infrastructure or construction projects.
• Knowledge of QSRA and QCRA with practical application.
• Experience with risk management tools such as Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran Risk, ARM, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver risk management services for major infrastructure/construction projects.
• Conduct QSRA and QCRA to inform mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate risk identification workshops and support risk registers.
• Collaborate with project controls for planning, cost forecasting, and reporting.
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks tailored to client needs.
• Provide risk reporting to support decision-making at all project levels.
• Mentor junior team members and stay updated on industry developments.

Skills

Risk management

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

PMI-RMP or related certification

APM Risk Certificate

Tools

Primavera Risk Analysis

Safran Risk

ARM

@RISK / PRA

P6

Job description

Job Title: Project Controls Risk Manager - all levels

Locations: Bristol, London, North West, Manchester, Cardiff, Bridgwater, Nottingham, Oxford, Cambridge, Birmingham, Derby, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Leiston

The Client:

A leading UK construction consultancy with a reputation for delivering exceptional results on some of the nation's most complex and high-profile infrastructure and construction projects. Their collaborative and innovative approach empowers their teams to drive success for clients while fostering personal and professional growth.

The Opportunity:

They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Controls Risk Manager to join their growing team. You will play a pivotal role in delivering effective risk management on large infrastructure or construction projects. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will provide expert guidance on qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, helping clients manage uncertainties and achieve project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver comprehensive risk management services for major infrastructure and construction projects.
• Conduct Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), including both Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) and Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA), to assess potential project impacts and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate risk identification workshops and support the development of risk registers.
• Collaborate with project controls teams to integrate risk analysis into project planning, cost forecasting, and reporting.
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks and strategies tailored to client needs.
• Provide insightful risk reporting to support decision-making at all project levels.
• Support and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments, methodologies, and tools, and integrate these into your work.

About You:

• Proven experience in risk management on large infrastructure or construction projects, ideally within consultancy, client, or contractor environments.
• Knowledge of QSRA and QCRA, with hands-on experience using risk management tools such as Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran Risk, ARM, or similar.
• Solid understanding of project controls processes, including planning, cost management, and reporting.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills to engage stakeholders and foster collaboration.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Qualitative and quantitative assessment of risk, a working understanding of an integrated risk management process (risk, cost and schedule) on a large programme, risk workshop facilitation, threat mitigation and opportunity exploitation, probabilistic modelling (@risk, PRA and P6 proficiency or equivalent).
• Relevant professional qualifications or certifications (e.g., APM Risk Certificate, RICS, PMI-RMP) are desirable.
• A degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field is preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure and construction projects across the UK.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and professional growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for continued professional development.
• Flexibility to balance office, site, and remote working.