Risk Manager, Contractor

Assystem

Risk Manager mitigating risks across Assystem’s defence and nuclear infrastructure programmes. Leading risk registers, quantitative analysis, governance, and stakeholder reporting.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • Plymouth • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management processes, including the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, while effectively leading risk workshops and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to analyze complex data and provide strategic insights to mitigate risks in major infrastructure and construction programmes.

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Primavera P6Risk Management ProcessesStakeholder ManagementQuantitative Risk AnalysisSC Clearance

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Hard Skills

Risk AnalysisMitigation PlanningData AnalysisRisk Register ManagementRisk Dashboard Production

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft OfficeRisk Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Body Membership

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureDefenceEngineeringConstructionProgramme Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Task and report to the Project Manager, Joint Project Team, and Client Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle
Lead the refresh and ongoing management of the Tranche 0 risk register, supporting other programme tranches as required
Chair monthly risk review meetings and facilitate risk workshops
Produce meeting minutes and risk dashboards highlighting key changes and trends
Identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities
Support the development of effective mitigation strategies
Conduct critical reviews of risk registers with project teams
Track mitigation actions and monitor risk reduction progress across the programme
Support Quantitative Risk Analysis, including schedule risk analysis, cost risk analysis, and quarterly risk modelling and reporting
Work with Change Management teams to capture and assess programme impacts
Lead assumptions management and maintain the Master Data & Assumptions List
Provide strategic risk reporting and profile risk exposure across programme timelines and activities
Build relationships with project teams, stakeholders, suppliers, and industry partners
Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost, schedule, and reliability
Ensure compliance with programme, Client, and infrastructure governance processes and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and risk management processes
Experience managing risk on major infrastructure, defence, engineering, or construction programmes
Ability to analyse complex data, identify trends, and provide strategic risk insights
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
Experience facilitating risk workshops, reviews, and mitigation planning
Proficient in Microsoft Office and risk management tools
Minimum 5 years' relevant experience, including 2 years in a management role
Professional body membership desirable
Umbrella contractor role
SC Clearance required to start
Expected to work 3 days per week from site

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work permitted for employees
Contracting/umbrella contractor arrangement
Diversity and equal treatment commitment