Risk Manager

Risk Manager – Major Infrastructure Projects Location Hybrid working – Peterborough (2 days per week on-site) Travel and accommodation expenses covered where required. Salary £65,000 – £90,000 + benefits About the Role We are currently supporting a leading client within the infrastructure sector who is looking to appoint experienced Risk Managers to work across a portfolio of major infrastructure and capital delivery projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering high-profile programmes within regulated and complex environments. The role will involve leading project risk activities, supporting delivery teams, and driving proactive risk management across multiple workstreams. Candidates from any infrastructure-related sector will be considered, with experience within water, utilities, rail, highways, energy, defence, or large civil engineering programmes seen as highly beneficial. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage project risk activities across major infrastructure programmes Facilitate risk identification workshops with project and delivery teams Develop, maintain, and manage project risk registers Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis where required Support project teams in identifying mitigation strategies and opportunities Prepare risk reports and present findings to key stakeholders and senior leadership Collaborate with project controls, commercial, planning, and delivery teams Ensure risk management processes align with programme governance and delivery objectives Support continuous improvement of risk management frameworks and reporting Key Skills & Experience Proven experience working as a Risk Manager within infrastructure or major projects Strong understanding of project risk management principles and methodologies Experience facilitating workshops and engaging with multidisciplinary teams Ability to analyse complex project risks and provide practical mitigation strategies Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience within regulated environments or major infrastructure programmes is desirable Exposure to water sector programmes or AMP frameworks would be advantageous Desirable Experience Candidates from the following sectors are encouraged to apply: Water / Utilities Rail Highways Energy Nuclear Aviation Defence Construction / Civil Engineering What’s on Offer Salary between £65,000 – £90,000 depending on experience Hybrid working model (2 days per week in Peterborough) Travel and accommodation expenses covered where applicable Opportunity to work on major infrastructure programmes Long-term career progression within a growing project environment To Apply Please send through: Updated CV Current / desired salary or day rate Notice period / availability Right to work status For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch