Our client is seeking a Project Risk Manager to join their expanding Controls & Performance team. There are opportunities to work as a Risk Manager 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.
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Facilitate risk workshops with project and technical stakeholders.
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Maintain risk registers and ensure data quality and consistency.
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Support development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
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Conduct Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) for cost and schedule.
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Produce clear risk reports and dashboards using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
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Collaborate with project controls teams to align risk, schedule, and cost information.
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Engage with supply chain partners to assess third-party risks.
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Proven experience managing project risk within major programmes.
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Knowledge of risk standards (ISO31000, APM, Orange Book, IPA).
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Experience using risk management tools and QRA techniques (Monte Carlo).
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Understanding of project controls functions and their integration with risk.
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Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
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Relevant professional qualification (e.g. APM Risk Level 2 or MoR) desirable.
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Familiarity with NEC contracts
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Join a rapidly growing company delivering complex energy, defence and infrastructure projects.
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Be part of a collaborative and high-performing Controls & Performance team.
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Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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Supportive, inclusive culture with flexible working options.
Senior Risk Manager (Project Risk) in Sheffield employer: Frontier Resourcing
Join a dynamic and ambitious organisation in the UK defence sector, where the People function is seen as a vital strategic partner. With a hybrid working model based in Leicester, you will enjoy an excellent salary, bonus opportunities, and a unique 9-day fortnight schedule that promotes work-life balance. This role offers significant growth potential, allowing you to shape the organisational culture and leadership capabilities while collaborating with a committed senior leadership team focused on continuous improvement.
