Project Risk Manager in Essex

At Leonardo we have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Risk Manager to join our business. Leonardo is a global high‑tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

Reporting to the Head of Risk Management and Business Area VP, the Project Risk Manager will serve as the focal point and subject‑matter expert for Project Risk Management at a Business Area level. You will engage, support and influence Programme and Project Managers and their Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to ensure the effective identification, evaluation and treatment of Project Risks. This includes overseeing and being a subject‑matter expert in Leonardo’s Project Risk Management Procedures and developing an effective Risk Culture. The role supports the business to deliver capability to our customers.

We are looking for Project Risk Managers with varying degrees of experience. We can provide training (on our processes and our tools) and development opportunities on a wide range of projects and programmes with varying levels of complexity and at differing stages of the product lifecycle. The role can be based out of our Luton, Edinburgh or Basildon sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Risk Management on both Bid and Live Projects within the Business Area
• Identify and support appropriate Risk and Action Owners
• Manage the identification of risks (Threats and Opportunities), using Leonardo’s Meta‑Language
• Manage the evaluation of risk exposure (Probability and Cost, Schedule and Performance Impact)
• Advise on appropriate treatment strategies for risks, in line with Leonardo’s Risk Appetite Matrixes
• Support development of treatment action plans, ensuring they are time‑bound
• Work with planners to ensure treatment actions and contingencies are costed into the schedule
• Analyse the post‑treatment residual risk value using Monte‑Carlo analysis
• Manage progress of treatment action plans
• Support the contingency setting and management process, including compliant release of contingencies
• Preparation of risk data for business area reviews and Corporate Reporting
• Update and ensure the accuracy of the risk data within the risk register or system
• Ensure the project classification is completed and maintained
• Facilitate monthly risk reviews
• Support our Project Controls Function in delivery Schedule Risk Analysis reporting
• Support ad hoc requests from customers and/or Central Risk Function

What You’ll Bring

• Risk Management experience within projects and programmes
• Good organisational skills, demonstrated through ability to plan, prioritise and time‑manage
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Highly numerate with experience of estimating (Cost)

This could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Why Join Us

• Time to Recharge – Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure Your Future – Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters – Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding Performance – All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning – Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend – Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks – Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech.