At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage project risks and collaborate with teams on high-profile energy projects.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing company in the energy and infrastructure sector.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working arrangements available in Leeds, Doncaster, or Sheffield.
- Why this job: Play a key role in delivering successful projects while working with industry experts.
- Qualifications: Experience in project risk management and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Our client is seeking a Project Risk Manager to join their expanding Controls & Performance team. There are opportunities to work as a Risk Manager on energy (nuclear, carbon capture, transmission and distribution or renewable energy) projects. You'll work closely with project delivery teams, helping to identify, assess, and manage risk across high-profile programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team, collaborate with industry experts, and play a key role in delivering successful project outcomes. These roles suit professionals with experience working in project or programme environments within defence, nuclear, infrastructure or construction sectors, where robust risk management is critical to successful programme delivery. Hybrid working arrangements - 3 days based in either Leeds, Doncaster or Sheffield.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement risk management frameworks tailored to client needs.
- Facilitate risk workshops with project and technical stakeholders.
- Maintain risk registers and ensure data quality and consistency.
- Support development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
- Conduct Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) for cost and schedule.
- Produce clear risk reports and dashboards using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Collaborate with project controls teams to align risk, schedule, and cost information.
- Engage with supply chain partners to assess third-party risks.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience managing project risk within major programmes.
- Knowledge of risk standards (ISO31000, APM, Orange Book, IPA).
- Experience using risk management tools and QRA techniques (Monte Carlo).
- Understanding of project controls functions and their integration with risk.
- Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. APM Risk Level 2 or MoR) desirable.
- Familiarity with NEC contracts.
Why Apply
- Join a rapidly growing company delivering complex energy, defence and infrastructure projects.
- Be part of a collaborative and high-performing Controls & Performance team.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive, inclusive culture with flexible working options.
Senior Risk Manager (Project Risk) employer: Frontier Resourcing Ltd
As a leading employer in the manufacturing technology sector, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects within a highly regulated industry. Located in the UK, our team enjoys a supportive culture that values security, compliance, and excellence, making it an ideal place for Solution Architects looking to make a meaningful contribution to business transformation.
