Project Risk Manager

Jacobs; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Well-being benefits

Volunteer program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior Risk & Opportunity Lead to shape risk management across major infrastructure programmes in Ireland. You will drive quantitative and qualitative risk analyses, advise senior teams, and champion governance and reporting improvements for portfolio delivery.

You will influence risk cultures, lead workshops, and collaborate with project teams to ensure successful outcomes while traveling to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project and programme risk & opportunity management within infrastructure, construction, engineering, or the built environment
• Recognised risk qualification such as IRM Diploma, PMI-RMP, MoR Practitioner, APM Risk Practitioner, or equivalent
• Strong hands-on experience delivering Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA) and Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA)
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving risk frameworks, governance structures, and reporting processes
• Ability to engage, challenge, and influence stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of risk and opportunity management across major programmes
• Drive quantitative and qualitative risk analysis activities using industry-leading methodologies
• Act as trusted advisor on risk management and promote proactive solutions
• Facilitate risk and opportunity workshops and communications to key stakeholders
• Establish reporting and governance frameworks with clear, actionable insights
• Foster a risk-aware culture and develop training to embed best practices across the organisation
• Collaborate with senior leaders on major programme reviews and resource planning

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/PM/Risk degree

Tools

Safran

Oracle PRA

@Risk

ARM

Predict

Risk Hive

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As a key member of Jacobs' Risk Team, your expertise will help shape the future of Ireland's most ambitious infrastructure and built environment programmes. From nationally significant transport networks to complex capital delivery schemes, you'll play a critical role in helping projects navigate uncertainty, unlock opportunities, and achieve successful outcomes.

This is more than risk management. It's the chance to influence major investment decisions, improve project performance, and leave a lasting legacy on projects that matter.

At Jacobs, people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a competitive rewards package designed to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent while providing opportunities to grow your career alongside some of the industry's leading experts.

In this role, you'll

• Lead the strategic direction of risk and opportunity management across major programmes, developing and maintaining robust frameworks that support successful project delivery and portfolio performance
• Drive quantitative and qualitative risk analysis activities, applying industry-leading methodologies and championing best practice throughout the project lifecycle. Experience in delivering and interpreting QCRA and QSRA is essential
• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance on risk and opportunity management while promoting a proactive, solutions-focused approach across programmes
• Facilitate risk and opportunity workshops, reviews, and assessments, ensuring risks are effectively identified, evaluated, mitigated, monitored, and communicated to key stakeholders
• Establish and enhance reporting and governance frameworks, delivering clear, actionable insights that support informed decision-making and drive accountability
• Foster a strong risk-aware culture, developing training initiatives and engagement programmes that build capability and embed best practice throughout the organisation
• Partner with senior leaders and project teams on major programme reviews, resource planning, and strategic decision-making, helping ensure successful delivery across complex project portfolios

What you’ll gain

You’ll join a diverse and collaborative team of risk professionals spanning early-career talent through to recognised industry experts. Working alongside experienced leaders, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your expertise, tackle challenging projects, and accelerate your professional development while making a tangible impact on some of Ireland's most important infrastructure investments.

Experience in any of the following sectors will help you thrive

• Highways & Transport
• Energy & Power
• Water & Environment
• Major Capital Programmes

Here’s what you’ll need

• A proven track record in project and programme risk & opportunity management within infrastructure, construction, engineering, or the built environment
• A recognised risk qualification such as IRM Diploma, PMI-RMP, MoR Practitioner, APM Risk Practitioner, or equivalent
• Strong hands-on experience delivering Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA) and Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA)
• Practical expertise using industry-leading risk tools such as Safran, Oracle PRA, @Risk, ARM, Predict, Risk Hive, or similar platforms
• Experience developing, implementing, and continually improving risk frameworks, governance structures, and reporting processes
• The confidence and credibility to engage, challenge, and influence stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent communication and facilitation skills
• A degree in Engineering, Project Management, Risk Management, or a related analytical discipline
• Flexibility to travel as required and occasionally stay away from home overnight

You’ll stand out even more if you have

• A project management qualification such as PMP, PMQ/APM, or PRINCE2
• Working knowledge of industry standards and frameworks, including ISO 31000, COSO ERM, and APM PRAM
• Professional membership with organisations such as IRM, APM, PMI, or equivalent
• Experience working within major programme environments, PMOs, project controls functions, or on projects delivered under NEC contracts

A quick note

This role is specifically focused on project risk management within infrastructure, engineering, and the built environment. While we value a broad range of risk experience, candidates whose background is primarily in financial, commercial, IT, digital, cyber, or legal risk are unlikely to have the specialised project delivery experience required for this position.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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