Senior Risk Manager, Data Centre Construction

Turner & Townsend; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is recruiting a Senior Risk Manager to lead the development and implementation of risk management across a major commission in Dublin. You will act as the central point of contact for all risk activities on large construction programmes, with a focus on data centre experience and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires proven experience in risk management, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels within a

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

Project controls

Stakeholder engagement

Data centre projects

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

Turner & Townsend is recruiting a Senior Risk Manager to lead the development and implementation of risk management across a major commission in Dublin. You will act as the central point of contact for all risk activities on large construction programmes, with a focus on data centre experience and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires proven experience in risk management, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels within a