Senior Risk Manager

Cooper Moss Rutland; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy firm is looking for a Senior Risk Manager to oversee risk management processes, particularly in major construction projects. The role offers a hybrid work model (3 days remote and 2 days in the Suffolk office) and a salary of £70k-£85k. Essential qualifications include project management experience and knowledge of risk methodologies. The company values professional development and offers a generous benefits package including private healthcare and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Life assurance

4% employer pension contribution

Performance-based bonus

Training and professional development

Social events

Perkbox platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a project management or project controls environment.
• Understanding of risk methodologies and mitigation processes.
• Technical ability to articulate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams for effective risk management.
• Facilitate risk workshops and manage risk registers.
• Support production of monthly reports.

Skills

Project management experience

Risk methodologies and techniques

Construction project experience

Technical comprehension

Challenging assumptions

Education

Recognised project management qualification (APM/IRM)

Tools

@Risk

Primavera Risk Analysis

ARM

Safran

Job description

Position: 230CMR: Senior Risk Manager

Location: Hybrid (3 days Remote working / 2 days Suffolk based office)

Type: Full‑time

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £70k‑£85K

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.

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 have the same beliefs as we do! You can find out more about us here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/

Requirements and Location

• Full right to work in the UK
• Working from home and in the Suffolk site office (3 and 2)

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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.