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A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Risk Professional to support project risk management within the Defence sector. The candidate will identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met. Relevant industry experience and qualifications are essential for this role. Opportunities to work on significant infrastructure projects across the UK are available, with an expectation for some onsite presence.
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.
The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support to projects that range in complexity and size with our service offerings spanning across Programme and Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Disciplines.
We provide support to the full project lifecycle both pre-contract and post contract, delivering infrastructure projects on behalf of our clients, that range from several hundred thousand pounds in value to major projects and programmes worth over £200M.
We are actively looking to expand the team due to client requirements and have talented individuals join us who will support our Defence client portfolio, whilst further developing their career, working on a range of complex and challenging commissions.
Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.
Already holding SC Clearance is desirable however we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Risk Professionalto join the Defence North team, supporting our clients in the delivery of Project Risk Management within a range of construction infrastructureprojects and programmes across the North of the UK spanning from the Midlands, Cumbria, North East to Scotland with additional opportunities to work on projects across the rest of the UK. The team is made up of over 40 people with our central office in Manchester; however, we have team members based all over the North of the UK such as Nottingham, Leeds, Barrow, and Glasgow.
Due to the complex nature of our projects, this position requires Risk Professionals with experience in project or programme environments within the Defence, Nuclear, Infrastructure, or Construction industries. An understanding of Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) would be advantageous.
As part of our consultancy-focused environment, you’ll work closely with clients, taking ownership of engagements and consistently striving to exceed expectations. You can expect to be on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices up to 60% of the time, with flexibility based on business and client needs.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following :
Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together
Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, time out of country, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting : clearance levels - (
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