Senior Defence Risk Manager – MoD Programs

Turner & Townsend; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the UK MoD-focused risk team seeks a senior Risk Manager to lead risk management across complex programmes. The role focuses on designing and deploying robust risk processes, maintaining PMB and QSRA/QCRA outputs, and guiding teams to deliver improved project outcomes.

You will mentor staff, work with clients and supply chains, and ensure compliance with risk standards while driving efficiency and value for major defence projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing risk across multiple projects/programmes.
• Familiarity with risk standards (ISO31000, APM, Orange Book, IPA).
• Experience with Monte-Carlo techniques and risk analysis outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management teams to deliver consistent, value-adding risk management across projects/programmes.
• Design, tailor and implement risk management processes to client needs and best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement in risk management and interface with project controls.

Skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Industry trends

Integrity

Analytical skills

Adaptable

Decision making

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Requirements interpretation

Time management

Risk strategy

Leadership

Inclusion & diversity

Driving licence

Education

APM Risk Certificate

IRM / MoR资格（Desirable）

Tools

ARM

Predict!

Risk Controller

riskHive

Xactium

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the UK MoD-focused risk team seeks a senior Risk Manager to lead risk management across complex programmes. The role focuses on designing and deploying robust risk processes, maintaining PMB and QSRA/QCRA outputs, and guiding teams to deliver improved project outcomes.

You will mentor staff, work with clients and supply chains, and ensure compliance with risk standards while driving efficiency and value for major defence projects.