Risk Manager - Defence
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Location
London
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
Up to £70000 per annum
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Contact:
Diksha Narula
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Contact email:
d.narula@ioassociates.co.uk
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Job ref:
BBBH165201_1753974866
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 PRA, @RISK, 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.
