Senior Risk Leader - Energy & Resources Projects

Turner-; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Risk Manager/Senior Risk Manager in Scotland to lead risk management across major projects in the Energy & Natural Resources sector. You will design and implement risk processes, coach teams, and ensure robust risk data and decision-making support.

The role involves leading risk workshops, managing risk registers, and delivering quantitative risk analysis to optimise project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing risk across multiple projects/programmes.
• Proven ability to define and implement risk management approaches.
• Familiarity with ISO31000, APM PRAM, Orange Book, IPA.
• Experience with QRA software such as Primavera Risk Analysis, Risk, Safran.
• Leadership experience and ability to manage a team.
• NEC3/4 contracts knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management interventions across diverse and complex projects.
• Design and implement risk management processes aligned with client needs.
• Drive continuous improvement in risk processes and data quality.
• Coach teams and stakeholders in risk management practices.
• Maintain and update project risk registers and PMB baselines.
• Lead QSRA/QCRA activities and interpret outputs to guide decisions.
• Facilitate risk workshops with SMEs and ensure action tracking.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Integrity

Leadership

Change management

Education

IRM/APM/MoR risk qualification

Tools

Primavera Risk Analysis

Risk software suite

ARM / Predict!

Job description

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Risk Manager/Senior Risk Manager in Scotland to lead risk management across major projects in the Energy & Natural Resources sector. You will design and implement risk processes, coach teams, and ensure robust risk data and decision-making support.

The role involves leading risk workshops, managing risk registers, and delivering quantitative risk analysis to optimise project outcomes.