Project Controls Risk Lead in City of London

Company Description

A London-based consultancy delivering high-impact services in project controls and digital transformation. We specialise in simplifying complexities, driving efficiency and providing data-driven actionable insights to facilitate better decision-making and project outcomes. With extensive experience and expertise, complemented by the capabilities of our associate partners, we challenge the status quo and deliver value-driven solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Our clients come from a range of sectors, including rail, infrastructure, utilities (water, oil, gas, electric, renewables and nuclear), construction and government. We are known for our collaborative, values-driven and future-focused approach. We care deeply about our impact and bring that same mindset to the projects we work on.

Role Description

A London based role (with travel as required with flexibility for home-working). We are looking for a Senior Risk Manager to join the Project Management Office (PMO), supporting a key UK major programme. This role sits at the heart of project delivery, helping ensure effective risk management drives successful outcomes. You will play a key part in leading risk activities, improving processes, and supporting teams through proactive, insights-led risk management.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating risk management activities across a critical area of the programme.
• Providing expert risk advice and services aligned with PMO processes.
• Collaborating with internal teams and partners to ensure effective risk practices.
• Supporting programme-wide risk activities (e.g. forecasting, reporting, analysis).
• Producing risk reports, dashboards, and insights to inform decision-making.
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation in risk management approaches.
• Facilitating workshops and engaging stakeholders at all levels.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds with experience in large or complex programmes.

Key Skills & Experience:

ESSENTIAL

• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels.
• Very strong mitigation-related skills underpinned by project controls experience.
• Experience delivering risk management in complex project environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights.
• Experience leading or contributing to Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA).
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams effectively.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience across broader project controls (cost, schedule, change).
• Professional membership (e.g. IRM, PMI, APM or similar).
• Experience in infrastructure, construction, or other large-scale programmes.
• Relevant risk or project management qualifications.

Who You Are:

• You bring more than just project control skills—you bring the right behaviours that align with how we show up every day.
• You really care about helping others succeed.
• You proactively look for ways to add value, even when it’s not explicitly asked.
• You’re a critical thinker who asks smart questions and seeks to understand before acting.
• You’re digitally literate, adaptable, and comfortable working with modern tools.
• You’re curious, proactive, and always looking to improve.
• You’re credible, authentic, and can influence others with integrity.
• You’re emotionally intelligent, self-aware, and respectful in how you show up.
• You bring innovative thinking and don’t default to the obvious.
• You focus on results and optimisation, not just activity.
• You’re collaborative—you don’t sit in silence, and you make space for others.
• You’re accountable and own your outcomes.
• You balance resilience with compassion—kindness matters here.
• You’re the kind of person who likes to go above and beyond.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-led consultancy where you’re not just a number.
• Work closely with experienced consultants and leaders invested in your development.
• Shape the way we grow and influence how we build our teams.
• Hybrid working and flexibility plus 30 days annual leave.
• Exposure to cutting-edge work in project controls and digital transformation.
• A down-to-earth, high-performing culture that genuinely supports its people.