Risk Manager

Job Alert: Risk Manager – Major Aviation Transformation Programme Location: Stansted (Hybrid: 3 days a week onsite) Duration: ASAP Start – 9th May 2027 Rate: Up to £418 per day (40 hours/week) Vetting Required: BPSS minimum (willingness to undergo CTC / Airside Pass vetting) The Opportunity Are you a Risk or Project Controls professional looking to make your mark on a massive, high-profile transport infrastructure development? We are seeking a Risk Manager to join the risk team driving a major transformation programme at Stansted. This is a brilliant opportunity to embed a proactive risk culture across a multi-million-pound portfolio, facilitating workshops, executing quantitative analysis, and directly influencing programme-level decision-making.

Key Responsibilities Workshop Facilitation: Prepare, coordinate, and lead monthly project and programme-level risk workshops with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams. Risk Analysis: Support qualitative and quantitative risk analysis processes—including QCRA (Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis) and QSRA (Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis)—using industry tools. Data Management: Own, maintain, and update the programme risk database ( riskHive ), ensuring absolute data integrity, accuracy, and compliance.

Reporting & Governance: Produce high-quality monthly risk reports, change management impact assessments, and narrative slides for executive Management Progress Reviews (MPRs). Culture Champion: Actively promote a proactive risk-aware culture across the transformation lifecycle, onboarding and training internal teams where needed. What We Are Looking For Infrastructure Experience: Proven track record supporting risk management or project controls within transport, aviation, defence, energy, or major complex infrastructure environments.

Methodology Alignment: Strong working knowledge of ISO 31000, APM, or IRM risk principles. Toolbox Familiarity: Experience with (or a keen willingness to master) risk management systems such as riskHive, PRA, Safran, ARM, or @Risk . Qualifications: A relevant degree/diploma or equivalent experience.

Foundational project or risk management certifications (e.g., APM, IRM ) are highly desirable. Vetting Readiness: Must hold or be eligible to achieve BPSS clearance as a baseline, with the ability to clear Counter-Terrorism Check ( CTC ) and secure an airside pass. Why Apply?

This contract offers long-term stability running until May 2027 , a competitive day rate, and a sustainable hybrid routine (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). You'll be right in the thick of a complex, fast-paced major transport hub upgrade where your insights directly protect cost and schedule parameters. How to Apply Ready to take your project risk career to the skies?

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