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.