Senior Risk Specialist

Take the Lead in Project Risk Management on Major Engineering Projects!

Our Client has a requirement for a Risk Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Glasgow.

Role Purpose:

• Support the project controls function by developing and maintaining project risk registers across multiple projects.
• Lead risk and opportunity management activities throughout the full project delivery lifecycle.
• Facilitate the identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring of project risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement Risk & Opportunity Management Plans in line with business procedures and commercial requirements.
• Provide risk analysis, reporting, conclusions and recommendations to project and business stakeholders.
• Manage time and cost risk contingencies, ensuring alignment with financial and commercial objectives.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project risk registers.
• Manage monthly risk management activities across multiple projects.
• Lead risk and opportunity management throughout end-to-end project delivery phases.
• Facilitate risk identification workshops and risk assessment activities.
• Support the planning and implementation of effective risk treatment strategies.
• Produce risk performance reports, including analysis, recommendations and insights.
• Monitor and control schedule and cost contingencies.
• Ensure risk management activities support wider commercial and financial objectives.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures and contractual requirements.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Extensive recent experience within a highly regulated industry.
• Recent experience in a dedicated risk and opportunity management role.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies and best practices.
• Awareness of a range of contracting methodologies, including NEC3, NEC4, FIDIC and JCT contracts.
• Experience working across the full project lifecycle, from bid phase through to project close-out.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification desirable.
• Membership of a relevant professional body desirable.
• APM qualification preferred, with Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status advantageous.

Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Risk Managers looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.