Senior Risk Specialist

Shape the success of complex, high-value projects by leading risk and opportunity management across the full project lifecycle.

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Risk Analyst, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington or Bristol.

Role Purpose:

• Develop and implement Project Risk & Opportunity Management Plans in line with company policies, procedures, and commercial requirements.
• Lead Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), including Integrated Cost & Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and assure risk models to identify contingency requirements and monitor project exposure.
• Provide detailed risk analysis and performance reporting, including conclusions and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
• Support effective decision-making through risk-based forecasting and contingency management.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Analyse project risks and opportunities and produce risk performance reports.
• Develop and maintain robust risk models using appropriate methodologies and tools.
• Manage and control time and cost risk contingency provisions.
• Ensure risk management activities align with financial, commercial, and project objectives.
• Monitor project risk exposure and provide recommendations to minimise potential impacts.
• Deliver risk management training and guidance to Project Managers and supporting functions.
• Support projects throughout the full lifecycle, from bid phase through to project close-out.
• Facilitate risk workshops and promote best practice risk management across project teams.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), particularly Integrated Cost & Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Proficient in the use of Safran Risk.
• Extensive recent experience within a highly regulated industry; defence sector experience would be advantageous.
• Proven experience in a specialist risk and opportunity management position.
• Experience developing and building risk models.
• Experience working across the full project lifecycle, from bid stage to project completion.
• Working knowledge of industry-standard contract frameworks such as FIDIC, NEC3, NEC4, and JCT.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Vetting clearance.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Risk Management or Project Management qualification desirable.
• Professional certifications in Planning or Project Controls would be 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 a Senior Risk Analyst 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.