Risk Manager

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

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm is seeking a Risk Manager in Birmingham. This role involves shaping risk management practices across significant infrastructure projects, supporting teams in effective decision-making during the UK's energy transition. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in risk management within construction, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with risk management tools. Join this impactful project and contribute to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Long-term stability

Opportunities for strategic involvement

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in commercial, construction or risk management roles.
• Ability to clarify complex issues and bring structure.
• Experience in risk quantification and impact forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management processes and workshops.
• Analyze risks related to schedule and cost.
• Provide clear data analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Risk management tools

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Qualifications in QS, PQS, project management or risk management

Tools

Riskonnect ARM

Job description

Risk Manager

Location: Birmingham, UK
Sector: Power / Major Civils Infrastructure
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Be part of one of the largest and most meaningful upgrades to UK power network in decades — a long‑term programme that will support the transition to clean energy and make a positive impact on communities across the country.

We're looking for a Risk Manager who brings curiosity, care and confidence to their work. You'll play a key role in shaping how risk is understood, communicated and managed across the Great Grid Programme, working within the Great Grid Partnership — a collaborative alliance between National Grid, delivery partners and design teams.

If you enjoy bringing people together, supporting thoughtful decision‑making and using insight to guide successful project delivery, this is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant programme.

The Opportunity

This role gives you the chance to lead and evolve risk management approaches across multiple, interconnected projects. You'll help establish supportive processes, accessible tools and clear governance that empower teams to work confidently and transparently.

Working closely with senior leaders, delivery teams, the client, integrator and partner organisations, you will help build shared understanding, encourage balanced decision‑making and ensure the programme continues to deliver value for both the partnership and Laing O'Rourke.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead and nurture the risk management process, including facilitation of inclusive workshops that bring different voices and expertise together
• Support teams by analysing and forecasting how risks might influence schedule and cost, including quantification and contingency planning
• Recommend thoughtful, proportionate contingency approaches
• Help project teams co‑create effective mitigation strategies
• Offer guidance on risk management tools, principles and best practices in a collaborative, approachable way
• Present clear, accessible data analysis and visual insights for senior decision‑makers
• Provide advice on how best to minimise exposure and enhance outcomes
• Maintain timely, accurate and transparent risk reporting
• Gather, interpret and share programme data to help teams make well‑informed decisions

You'll engage with a broad range of risks — from ground and environmental challenges to supply chain pressures, material price shifts and programme interfaces.

Essential Skills & Experience

You will bring:

• As a benchmark, around 5+ years' experience in a commercial, construction or risk management role on an infrastructure project of significant scale
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to bring clarity to complex issues
• Experience using risk management tools (including Riskonnect ARM), with knowledge of risk quantification and schedule/cost impact forecasting
• Qualifications in QS, PQS, project management, construction or risk management
• Additional accreditation such as IRM, PMI, APM or CIOB risk chartership is welcomed but not essential
• Compassionate and confident communication skills, with the ability to build trust and engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience working within a collaborative or partnership‑based delivery model
• The ability to translate complex data into simple, meaningful messages

Why Join This Project?

• Long‑term stability within a major national infrastructure programme
• A meaningful opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most important energy transition initiatives
• A supportive, partnership‑led working environment
• Opportunities to get involved in strategic planning and programme‑level decision‑making
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• Strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, digital tools and safe delivery
• The chance to positively influence how risk is understood and managed at programme level

The role will involve travel to Birmingham and periodic site visits as the programme progresses over the coming years.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering innovative infrastructure and buildings in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

With more than 150 years of experience, we are proud of our heritage of teamwork, ambition and care for the people and communities we serve. Our success is built on collaboration, the strength of our people, and a commitment to delivering reliable, high‑quality outcomes.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, candidates who meet the essential criteria may request to be considered under the Offer an Interview Scheme. If you would like to opt in, or if you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

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