Risk Manager / Senior Risk Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Greater Manchester seeks a qualified Risk Management professional to deliver exceptional risk management services for major infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include ensuring the delivery of risk management services, supporting business development efforts, and conducting risk analyses with industry-standard tools. Candidates should have a diploma in risk management and experience in the sector, with excellent communication and analytical skills. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in major infrastructure projects in Transportation, Energy, or Infrastructure.
• Competency in implementing Risk Management processes aligned with ISO31000.
• Understanding of risk management integration with project cost estimating, planning and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful delivery of risk management services exceeding client expectations.
• Implement effective risk management activities to reduce risk exposure.
• Facilitate workshops and engage with project teams for risk management implementation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Highly organized

Education

Recognised diploma or degree in risk management

Tools

ARM

Xactium

Primavera Risk Analysis

SafranRisk

@Risk

Risk Predict

Job description

Job Description

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It’s thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and knowledge. Join us and you’ll be part of a genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work‑life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. Our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We’re passionate about working while valuing each other equally and supporting initiatives such as Women’s Equality and being a ‘Disability Confident’ and ‘Inclusive Employer’.

Our complex infrastructure team makes the biggest, most ambitious projects happen – from transforming the energy sector to building the backbone of Britain’s transport network on High Speed 2, to delivering safe journeys for National Highways and local governments. A career with us represents an opportunity to make a positive difference to the communities we serve and for future generations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful delivery of risk management services in a consistent, professional manner with the aim of exceeding client expectations.
• Implement effective risk management activities to actively reduce risk exposure and uncertainty on projects & programmes.
• Support development and implementation of risk management approaches/systems for clients, incorporating best practice and procedures.
• Facilitate workshops and engage with project teams to ensure effective implementation of risk management.
• Carry out risk analyses using industry‑recognised software/databases.
• Produce risk reports summarising outputs to suit needs of the project/programme.
• Support the development of new risk management processes, procedures, and tools as part of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support our win work activities with the preparation of bids and proposals to secure new commissions.
• Support with business development, client engagement and other profile‑raising activities to promote our risk management services.

Requirements

• A recognised diploma, degree or qualification in risk management.
• Experience of working on major infrastructure projects in Transportation, Energy, or Infrastructure.
• Demonstrated competency with implementing Risk Management processes aligned with ISO31000, Institute of Risk Management, and Association of Project Management methodologies, including initiating, developing, implementing risk management processes, facilitating workshops, conducting qualitative and quantitative risk reviews, and producing appropriate risk management reports.
• Awareness of industry risk‑management tools such as ARM, Xactium, Primavera Risk Analysis, SafranRisk, @Risk, and Risk Predict.
• Understanding of the Value Management process and how it is applied on projects.
• Understanding of how risk management integrates with project cost estimating, planning, contract administration, and other controls disciplines.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Confident and professional manner with excellent communication skills to influence clients and colleagues.
• Analytical thinker who can demonstrate initiative and creativity.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Highly organised, able to collaborate and build relationships across wider teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver to deadlines.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe’s first eco‑friendly mosque. You’ll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise and innovation, with a focus on Net‑Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Meeting your needs

We offer a “Total Reward” package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs.

We support staff with disabilities by discussing any adjustments you may need during the interview.

Additional Information

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, this will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer.

When applying to this role, please do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where all can thrive and develop. From day one, we offer family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

To help embed inclusion for all, we provide a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks.

Job Type

Regular

Employee

Employee

Link

Worker Type

https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/