Senior Risk Manager, Manchester

STRABAG UK is seeking an accomplished Senior Risk Manager to join our team on a landmark major civil engineering project based in Edinburgh. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving best-practice risk management across a complex, high-value infrastructure programme.

• Significantsenior‑level experience in risk management within construction, infrastructure, engineering or a related sector
• Strongunderstanding of complex construction projects, commercial models and delivery strategies
• In‑depthknowledge of construction contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT), procurement routes and risk allocation
• Provenexperience leading risk workshops and managing both qualitative and quantitative risk assessments
• Strongunderstanding of project controls, cost management, scheduling, changecontrol and governance frameworks
• Sound knowledgeof UK health & safety legislation, CDM Regulations, insurance and claimsprinciples
• Excellentanalytical, reporting and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate risk clearly at executive level
• Holds professional risk managementqualifications (APM project Risk L1/L2; IRM Diploma; PRP)
• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. construction management, engineering, commercialmanagement or risk management)

Requirements:

• Support and contribute to the continuous improvement of STRABAG’s enterprise and project risk management frameworks across major construction projects and business operations
• Provide strategic risk advice to Senior Leadership Teams of nominated STRABAG sub‑divisions, business‑units and projects, supporting informed decision‑making
• Identify, assess and manage strategic, commercial, operational, contractual, financial, health & safety and environmental risks
• Oversee the development, maintenance and assurance of corporate and project risk registers
• Facilitate and chair senior‑level risk and opportunity workshops for major bids, programmes and live projects
• Provide independent challenge to project strategies, cost plans, programmes, procurement routes and commercial positions
• Support bid and tender governance, including risk pricing, contingency strategy and risk transfer mechanisms
• Monitor emerging risks, trends and external factors impacting the construction sector and the organisation’s risk profile
• Lead engagement with insurers, legal advisors, clients and joint‑venture partners on risk‑related matters
• Mentor and develop junior risk professionals and promote a strong risk culture across the business

Behaviours:

• Strategic and commercially astute, with the ability to balance risk, opportunity and reward
• Confident and authoritative, able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively
• Calm and decisive under pressure, particularly in high‑value or high‑risk project environments
• Collaborative and relationship‑driven, fostering trust across multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive and forward‑looking, anticipating risks before they materialise
• Ethical and principled, demonstrating integrity and sound judgement at all times
• Resilient and adaptable, responding effectively to change and uncertainty

Pre‑employment screening is provided for this position. More information on our career website.

• Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday.
• We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our 'People. Planet. Progress.' strategy and the motto 'WORK ON PROGRESS', we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.