Senior Risk Manager

Cooper Moss Rutland LLP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive consultancy is seeking a highly motivated Senior Risk Manager to support clients while developing risk management capabilities. This role requires collaboration across project teams, facilitating workshops, and managing risk registers. Ideal candidates will have experience in major construction projects and an understanding of risk methodologies. This position is full-time, offering a blend of remote work and office presence in London, with a salary up to £85,000 and numerous benefits including healthcare and professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Comprehensive Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Pension contribution

Performance-based bonus

Training and professional development

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within a project management or project controls environment.
• Experience in major construction projects.
• Detailed understanding of risk methodologies and mitigation processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Management and Commercial Teams on risk management.
• Facilitate risk workshops to capture project exposures.
• Manage and maintain risk registers.

Skills

Project management experience

Risk methodologies understanding

Major construction project experience

Technical comprehension

Challenging assumptions

Education

Project management qualification (APM or IRM)

Tools

@Risk

Primavera Risk Analysis

ARM

Safran

Job description

Position: 217CMR: Senior Risk Manager

Location: Working from home and in the London office 3 days a week

Type: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Up To £85,000

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Risk Manager to join our Project Controls team and play a key part in supporting our clients. As a Senior Risk Manager you will support the development and implementation of the overall risk management and reporting capability within CMR and our clients.

About us

CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries.

Our Purpose (Why we exist)

Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.

Our Ambition (What we want to achieve)

Re‑imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.

What's in it for you?

• At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before.
• If you demonstrate the capability, our merit based system will enable you to develop fast.
• We use our in‑house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas.
• Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference.
• We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough.

You’ll

• Collaborate with the Project Management and Commercial Teams in delivering effective risk management to enable the project to deliver its objectives;
• Facilitate risk workshops to ensure the relevant exposure is captured across the project.
• Manage and maintain risk registers by guiding team members on defining risk causes, events, and impacts; assessing the likelihood and impact of the risks; development of appropriate, cost‑effective, and timely responses to risks.
• Support the production of monthly reports through the provision of intelligent information and analysis;
• Establish and foster working relationships with all appropriate stakeholders to ensure a mature risk culture is developed across the organization.

We’re looking for:

Essential:

• Relevant experience within a project management or project controls environment.
• Experience in major construction projects.
• Detailed understanding of risk methodologies, mitigation processes & techniques within an enterprise environment.
• A technically minded individual to comprehend technical approaches and concepts and to articulate these to a wider audience.
• An Individual who is comfortable with challenging assumptions and processes to constantly improve the delivery of performance data.

Desirable:

• Recognised project management qualification such as Association of Project Management (APM) or Institute of Risk Management (IRM)
• The ability to use quantitative risk analysis tools for cost and schedule risk analysis (e.g. @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, ARM, Safran)

At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that share our values and ambitions. We're proud that 96% of our team say CMR is a 'Great Place to Work' a reflection of our supportive culture, focus on people, and drive to do things differently.

Learn more here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/

Requirements and Location

• Full right to work in the UK
• Working from home and in the London office 3 days a week

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician)
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary)
• Pension: employers' contribution of 4%
• Company and personal performance‑based bonus
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Long Service Leave
• Training and professional development
• Regular social events
• Perkbox – employee experience platform

Next Steps

To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. As we receive many applications to our roles, please include a short summary explaining why you want to join us and what you think you can bring to the team.

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.