Risk Manager - Defence

Risk Manager - Defence

London - Hybrid (Some travel will be involved)

up to £70,000 per annum + benefits

A globally renowned multinational professional services company is looking for a Security Cleared Risk Manager -Defence. The company specialises in programme management, project management, cost management, and consulting across the Defence, Nuclear, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

As a skilled Security Cleared Risk Manager - Defence, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing risks across the full project lifecycle. You will ensure robust risk frameworks are in place to support accurate forecasting, informed decision-making, and performance improvement across infrastructure programmes. Your role will drive risk mitigation strategies, support strategic initiatives, and promote a culture of proactive risk management, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

P.S: This role requires Active Security Clearance (SC) .

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead risk workshops and support project teams in identifying and prioritizing risks and opportunities.
• Track risk trigger points and integrate risk data into project planning.
• Monitor overall risk exposure against budget and support contingency planning.
• Generate concise, timely risk reports for stakeholders.
• Support quantitative risk assessments (cost/schedule).
• Use tools such as Safran, ARM, Predict, or Power BI.

Required Skills:

• Active Security Clearance (SC).
• Experience within the Defence industries.
• Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment techniques
• Experience in threat mitigation and opportunity exploitation
• Knowledge of integrated risk management across risk, cost, and schedule on large programmes

If you want to work with a company that delivers pioneering infrastructure solutions that shape a smarter, more connected and sustainable UK, then reply with an UpToDate CV for more info.

P. S: The Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in the UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.