Senior Risk Leader - Major Projects (Construction)

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to lead the Risk Management service and drive best practices in risk management. This role involves collaborating with project management and commercial functions, generating insightful reports, and promoting a risk-aware culture. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in risk management within major projects. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a variety of employee benefits, including enhanced parental leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days holiday + option to buy 10 more days

Enhanced parental leave pay

Online Wellbeing hub

Charity matched-funding and paid volunteering time

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PMO, Programme Controls, or Major Projects in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and industry standards.
• Experience in a busy environment with strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk Management service and advise project management.
• Implement best practice risk management frameworks.
• Generate insightful reports from risk management data.
• Foster a risk management culture through mentoring and training.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Job description

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to lead the Risk Management service and drive best practices in risk management. This role involves collaborating with project management and commercial functions, generating insightful reports, and promoting a risk-aware culture. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in risk management within major projects. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a variety of employee benefits, including enhanced parental leave and professional development opportunities.