Risk Manager

TURNER & TOWNSEND-1; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company is seeking a Risk Manager to support major construction projects in the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will have experience in project controls environments within the life sciences or pharmaceutical sectors, and proficiency in project management tools. The role offers flexible working arrangements while emphasizing a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a project controls environment within life sciences or pharmaceutical sectors is required.
• Experience in Programme Controls Management, EVM, Change & Risk Management, or PMO is essential.
• Proficiency in relevant project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop work breakdown structures and performance baselines.
• Establish progress and cost monitoring methods.
• Produce project control reports and provide performance analysis.

Skills

Project Controls Management

Earned Value Management

Change Management

Risk Management

Planning

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Oracle Primavera

MS Project

Excel

PRISM

Job description

Risk Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Risk Manager within our Project Controls team, supporting major construction projects across the Life Sciences / Pharma / Data Centre sectors in the UK and Europe.

Typical Activities

• Work with cost and planning engineers to develop work breakdown structures and robust performance baselines.
• Establish progress and cost monitoring methods.
• Produce project control reports.
• Provide performance analysis and recommendations for our clients.
• Define and deliver the Risk scope.
• Engage with client teams for contributions.
• Carry out and demonstrate the benefits of QSRA and QCRA exercises.
• Support the client in raising the profile of project risk management.
• Lead continuous Risk Management improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a project controls environment within the life sciences, pharmaceutical or data centre sectors is required, and experience in at least one of the following areas: Programme Controls Management, Earned Value (EVM), Change & Risk Management, Planning, Project Controls, or PMO.
• Degree‑level education and relevant industry & sector experience are essential.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following tools: Oracle Primavera, MS Project, Excel, PRISM (Cost Management System).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, rigorous adherence to documented processes and governance, and a demonstrated ability to innovate creatively.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend provides a supportive work environment that balances professional growth with personal well‑being. Consultants enjoy flexible working arrangements that respect work‑life balance.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, and must be adhered to where applicable.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

It is strictly against our policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask for a fee.