Risk Manager

Clarkson Owens Recruitment; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Clarkson Owens Recruitment is seeking a Risk Manager for Transmission & Distribution near Motherwell. You will identify, assess, monitor, and report on project risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are applied across the project lifecycle.

The role collaborates with project teams and senior stakeholders to embed a proactive risk management culture. Key responsibilities include developing risk registers, leading workshops, analysing data for trends, and producing senior management reports.

Qualifications

• Experience as Risk Manager or similar in infrastructure, utilities, or transmission & distribution.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and provide insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities, engaging at all levels.
• Experience managing project risks across complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project risk registers.
• Lead risk identification workshops and risk reviews.
• Analyse project data to identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities.
• Produce clear risk reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Support project teams with risk mitigation and governance.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to promote proactive risk culture.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

NEC contracts knowledge (advantage)

Job description

Risk Manager - Transmission & Distribution

Location: Near Motherwell | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Our client is a leading main contractor operating within the Transmission & Distribution sector, delivering major infrastructure projects across Scotland and the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Risk Manager to support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects.

The Role

Working closely with project teams and senior stakeholders, you will identify, assess, monitor, and report on project risks, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are implemented throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project risk registers.
• Lead risk identification workshops and risk reviews.
• Analyse project data to identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities.
• Produce clear risk reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Support project teams with risk mitigation and governance.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote a proactive risk management culture.

About You

• Previous experience in a Risk Manager or similar role within infrastructure, utilities, or Transmission & Distribution.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels.
• Experience managing project risks across complex infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts or major infrastructure delivery would be advantageous.

In return, a competitive salary and benefits package will be on offer. Hybrid working is also available