Senior RIsk Manager

Scantec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to support major transport and infrastructure projects. This role includes hybrid working and regular travel to client sites. Candidates should have proven experience in risk management, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead teams. Competitive salary of £55,000 – £63,000 per annum along with a car allowance and benefits package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Benefits package

Flexibility in working hours

Qualifications

• Proven risk management experience within infrastructure, transport, utilities, or defence sectors.
• Confident with both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods.
• Ability to work independently and lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management across multiple major infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Facilitate risk workshops and engage teams to ensure risks are understood and owned.

Skills

Risk management experience

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Qualitative risk assessment methods

Quantitative risk assessment methods

Tools

ARM

Primavera Risk Analysis

Job description

Overview

Senior Risk Manager – Infrastructure Projects

Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle (Flexible hybrid working with regular travel to client sites)

Type: Permanent, Consultancy (Client-facing)

Salary: £55,000 – £63,000 per annum + car allowance and benefits package

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a respected infrastructure consultancy looking for an experienced Senior Risk Manager to join their teams across Manchester, Leeds, and Newcastle. You’ll support major Transport, Utilities, Defence, and Infrastructure projects in the North, working on programmes that align with your background and expertise. The role offers flexibility with hybrid working and travel between sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management across multiple major infrastructure projects
• Develop and maintain detailed risk registers and mitigation plans
• Facilitate risk workshops and engage teams to ensure risks are understood and owned
• Provide insightful risk reporting to support programme assurance and planning cycles
• Use tools such as ARM, Primavera Risk Analysis, or similar systems to support delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Proven risk management experience within infrastructure, transport, utilities, or defence sectors
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confident with both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods
• Understanding of how risk drives better project outcomes, not just compliance
• Ability to work independently and lead multi-disciplinary teams

Why This Role

Join a consultancy that puts delivery quality and professional development at its core. You’ll work in a supportive, flexible environment with competitive pay, car allowance, and a benefits package designed to help you grow your career. The role offers real influence over how risk is managed on complex, high-profile infrastructure programmes, alongside access to a tailored development and chartership support program.

How to Apply

To find out more or apply, contact the recruiter or call. (Phone number removed)

Job Info

• Job Title: Senior Risk Manager
• Company: (Respective Infrastructure Consultancy)
• Location: Manchester / Leeds / Newcastle area
• Sector: Consulting
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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