Associate Director - Risk Management

Overview

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Exposure to major, nationally significant infrastructure programmes; real strategic influence with senior clients and project leadership teams; a clearly defined career pathway to Senior Associate Director; hybrid working with flexibility; a high‑performing, collaborative team culture that values autonomy, innovation and integrity.

• Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• 24 days holiday plus the option to buy a further 10 days.
• Robust Pension Contributions up to 10%.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including single medical cover and Digital GP service.
• Family Planning Support
  , enhanced parental leave, employee networks, life assurance and income protection.
• Wellbeing Hub and professional development support.
• Community Engagement and flexibility in working arrangements.

This is a senior, client‑facing role for an experienced project risk professional from the built environment / infrastructure sector.

• Act as the strategic lead for risk and opportunity management, shaping, maintaining and evolving best‑in‑class frameworks across major projects and portfolios.
• Lead qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, setting the standard for best practice across all project delivery stages. Hands‑on experience delivering QCRA and QSRA is essential.
• Be the go‑to expert for risk and opportunity management, providing trusted advice and leadership to clients and internal teams.
• Facilitate and lead risk workshops, reviews and assessments, ensuring risks and opportunities are identified, analysed, mitigated and monitored effectively.
• Establish and maintain robust risk reporting and governance, enabling transparency, insight and accountability at senior leadership level.
• Design and deliver training and engagement initiatives that embed a strong risk‑aware culture across projects and organisations.
• Develop and implement assurance processes to ensure consistent, effective application of risk management practices.
• Contribute to project reviews, senior reporting and resource planning, supporting integrated delivery across multiple major programmes.

• Proven experience in risk and opportunity management within the built environment / construction / infrastructure sector.
• Strong track record delivering risk management on projects, programmes or major capital schemes.
• Recognised risk qualification such as IRM Diploma, PMI‑RMP, MoR Practitioner, APM Risk Practitioner (Level 2) or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience delivering QCRA and QSRA.
• Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset and a practical, solutions‑focused approach.
• Flexibility to travel regularly and stay away overnight where necessary.
• Practical expertise using risk tools such as Safran, Oracle PRA, @Risk, ARM, Predict, Risk Hive or similar.
• Experience building and embedding risk frameworks, governance models and reporting mechanisms.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical degree (essential) in Engineering, Project Management, Risk Management or similar.

• Project management qualification (PMP, AMP‑PMQ, PRINCE2).
• Knowledge of recognised standards including ISO 31000, COSO ERM, APM PRAM.
• Corporate membership of IRM, APM, PMI or similar.
• Experience with NEC contracts, PMO, programme controls or major project environments is advantageous.

This role is not suitable for candidates whose risk experience is limited to financial, commercial, IT, digital or legal risk. We are specifically seeking professionals with hands‑on risk experience in infrastructure and the built environment.

Flexible across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol or Reading, with regular travel to UK client sites as required.

Ready to Shape the Future of UK Infrastructure? Apply now and take the next step in a career where your expertise truly makes a difference.

Jacobs is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are a disability confident employer and welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for the role.