Strategic Infrastructure Risk & Opportunity Leader

Jacobs

Ireland

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jacobs in Ireland seeks a Senior Risk Manager to shape how risk and opportunity are managed across major infrastructure programmes. You’ll lead quantitative and qualitative risk activities, delivering robust frameworks and actionable insights for informed decision-making.

Join a diverse risk team and influence senior stakeholders while advancing governance, training, and a proactive risk culture. The role offers hybrid working, travel flexibility, and opportunities to impact Ireland's critical

Qualifications

Proven track record in project and programme risk & opportunity management within infrastructure, construction, engineering, or the built environment.
Recognised risk qualifications such as IRM Diploma, PMI-RMP, MoR Practitioner, APM Risk Practitioner, or equivalent.
Strong hands-on experience delivering QCRA and QSRA.
Experience using risk tools Safran, Oracle PRA, @Risk, ARM, Predict, Risk Hive, or similar platforms.
Experience developing and 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

Responsibilities

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.
Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance on risk and opportunity management.
Facilitate risk and opportunity workshops, reviews, and assessments with key stakeholders.
Establish and enhance reporting and governance frameworks, delivering clear, actionable insights for decision-making.
Foster a strong risk-aware culture, developing training initiatives and engagement programmes.
Partner with senior leaders and project teams on major programme reviews and resource planning