Senior Risk Manager

Scantec; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to oversee risk management for a major Defence infrastructure programme in Scotland. The role involves leading risk processes, facilitating reviews, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. Candidates should have a strong background in risk management, excellent leadership and communication skills, and be comfortable working on-site several days a week. This position offers the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects with supportive benefits and career growth prospects.

Benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Enhanced sick pay

Diverse working environment

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance.
• Strong background in risk management on infrastructure projects.
• Experience analysing data, trends, and programme-level risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end risk management process.
• Facilitate regular risk reviews and workshops.
• Maintain risk registers, dashboards, and reporting.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Overview

Risk Manager/ Senior Risk Manager – Major Infrastructure Programme (Defence)

Location: Scotland, UK (client site 3–4 days per week)

Security Clearance: SC required

Sector: Defence / Infrastructure

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £65,000pa - £75,000pa + benefits package

An established international engineering and project consultancy is looking for an experienced Risk Manager (open to Senior Risk Managers too) to join a major Defence infrastructure programme. This is a high-profile role within a joint project team, working on complex, regulated infrastructure in a fast-paced environment. The organisation operates globally and supports some of the most critical infrastructure programmes across energy, defence, and highly regulated sectors. The focus is on long-term, sustainable delivery and high standards of safety, quality, and performance.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for leading the risk management function across a large infrastructure programme, working closely with the Programme Delivery Lead, client teams, and industry partners. This is a hands-on role where you’ll shape risk processes, influence delivery decisions, and provide clear insight to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end risk management process
• Facilitate regular risk reviews and workshops
• Maintain risk registers, dashboards, and reporting
• Support cost and schedule risk analysis (QCRA / QSRA)
• Manage project assumptions and the Master Data & Assumptions List
• Track mitigation actions and ensure delivery
• Work closely with project teams, suppliers, and partners
• Monitor supply chain risks and highlight emerging issues early
• Ensure compliance with client and infrastructure governance requirements

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Active SC Clearance
• Strong background in risk management on infrastructure projects
• Experience analysing data, trends, and programme-level risk
• Confident managing multiple stakeholders
• Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills
• Comfortable working on client site several days per week

Desirable

• Experience in Defence or other highly regulated environments
• Exposure to complex, live operational programmes
• Ability to communicate risk at senior / executive level
• Agile, adaptable approach to change
• Collaborative mindset across multi-agency teams

Why Apply

• Work on a critical national infrastructure programme
• Join a globally recognised consultancy with long-term career paths
• Exposure to complex, high-impact projects
• Supportive benefits including wellbeing initiatives and enhanced sick pay
• Inclusive, diverse working environment where people and capability matter

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Risk Manager looking to step into a high-profile Defence infrastructure role, this is a strong opportunity to make a real impact. Apply or contact me directly on - (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion