Group Senior Risk Manager

Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Global Head of Risk & Assurance, the Senior Risk Manager will have management remit for the enterprise risk management framework, working with ‘1st line’ risk owners, risk business partners and other stakeholders to deliver effective risk management and appropriate executive and oversight reporting. This role would suit an agile and experienced project manager with a strong track record of delivering business-as-usual risk frameworks, managing senior stakeholders, and guiding risk-aligned conclusion-making. You’ll be responsible for regularly reporting to executive boards and directors, effectively translating technical risk concepts into everyday business language with relatable examples.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is This Role Right For you?
We are interested in speaking with people who:

• Are a seasoned expert in Risk Management frameworks, with deep practical experience in designing Risk Operating Models and embedding robust Risk Culture across complex organisations.
• Are adept in all facets of the risk lifecycle and governance, including risk services, capabilities, management processes, and technologies aligned to ISO31000.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of global regulatory environments across the UK, EU, US, and APAC, with a proven ability to tailor risk frameworks to regional guidelines.
• Are skilled in developing cross-functional and cross-regional risk frameworks that translate complex risk values into clear, actionable business strategies.
• Have expertise includes risk appetite setting, risk taxonomy, policies and frameworks, risk monitoring and reporting, emerging risk identification, assurance and controls, and implementation of lines of assurance models.
• Curious, passionate and proactive, able to work effectively across cultures and with diverse stakeholders.

Location: UK – ability to be in the London-office 2-3 days in office on average with periodic international travel and flexibility to accommodate cross-time zone working to engage with stakeholders.

What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Ken Wilkins at ken.wilkins@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Closing date: 1 May 2025