Senior Risk Architect - Data Centre Projects

Turner-; Blackrock; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior Risk Manager to lead the risk management process on major data centre projects. You will act as the central point of contact for all risk activities, develop the Risk Management Plan, and ensure real-time risk data is shared with clients and project teams.

The role requires a proven track record in managing risk on large-scale construction programmes, experience in consultancy, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing risk on large-scale construction projects and programmes.
• Strong track record in developing and implementing risk management processes, mitigation strategies, and reporting.
• Experience within a consultancy or professional services environment.
• Data centre project experience preferred; experience in other mission-critical or industrial projects is advantageous.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, reporting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Project/Risk Management Consultancy Services to major clients.
• Serve as the central liaison for all matters related to project risk.
• Deliver training and facilitate risk workshops with cross-functional teams to support effective use of risk tools and processes.
• Keep the Client consistently informed with regular updates on risk status, emerging issues, and critical concerns.
• Share insights and practical recommendations with project controls and systems teams based on hands-on experience with new tools and procedures.
• Create and manage the Project Risk Management Plan (RMP), outlining methodology, roles, thresholds, and reporting frequency in line with Client expectations.
• Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date risk register, ensuring proper categorization, scoring, and tracking of risks.
• Perform both qualitative and quantitative risk analyses (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, CRA/SRA), and document key findings.
• Ensure real-time accuracy of risk data to reflect current site conditions.
• Work closely with the Cost Management team to produce and align monthly Cost Risk Analysis with evolving project dynamics.
• Promote a forward-thinking risk culture through active communication and knowledge exchange across teams.

Skills

Risk management

Construction projects

Consultancy experience

Data centre projects

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Excellent communication

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior Risk Manager to lead the risk management process on major data centre projects. You will act as the central point of contact for all risk activities, develop the Risk Management Plan, and ensure real-time risk data is shared with clients and project teams.

The role requires a proven track record in managing risk on large-scale construction programmes, experience in consultancy, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.