Risk Manager

RISK MANAGER

Summer-Browning Associates is supporting our client in the Central Government who is seeking a Risk Manager for an initial 6-month assignment, with the potential for extension.

Location: Milton Keynes | Hybrid

The ideal candidate will hold active SC clearance and possess a strong background in risk management within complex construction, engineering, or major infrastructure projects.

Key skills and experience required include:

• Proficiency in Risk Management Leadership: Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all aspects of risk management across assigned projects and programmes.
• Develop, maintain, and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks that align with industry standards and government best practices.
• Experience in Managing Tools, Systems & Processes: Oversee and continually improve project risk management tools.
• Provide expert guidance on risk modelling, Monte Carlo simulation, mitigation planning, and contingency estimation.
• Proven Experience in Project & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with project managers, planners, cost managers, engineering leads, and commercial teams to ensure risks are fully understood and managed. Facilitate risk workshops, deep-dive sessions, and scenario planning exercises for projects and programmes.
• Solid Understanding of Reporting & Assurance: Produce high-quality risk reports, dashboards, heat maps, and insights to support project reviews and executive reporting.
• Essential qualifications include certifications such as IRM, MoR, PMI-RMP, or APM Risk Certificate.
• Experience working in regulated or highly complex public sector/defence environments is desired

To apply, please submit your updated CV for review.