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Senior Risk Specialist

Job in Glasgow, Glasgow City Area, G1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: First Recruitment Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Risk Manager/Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 101000 GBP Yearly GBP 65000.00 101000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Take the Lead in Project Risk Management on Major Engineering Projects!

Our Client has a requirement for a Risk Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Glasgow.

Role

Purpose:
  • Support the project controls function by developing and maintaining project risk registers across multiple projects.
  • Lead risk and opportunity management activities throughout the full project delivery lifecycle.
  • Facilitate the identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring of project risks and opportunities.
  • Develop and implement Risk & Opportunity Management Plans in line with business procedures and commercial requirements.
  • Provide risk analysis, reporting, conclusions and recommendations to project and business stakeholders.
  • Manage time and cost risk contingencies, ensuring alignment with financial and commercial objectives.
Job

Role Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain project risk registers.
  • Manage monthly risk management activities across multiple projects.
  • Lead risk and opportunity management throughout end-to-end project delivery phases.
  • Facilitate risk identification workshops and risk assessment activities.
  • Support the planning and implementation of effective risk treatment strategies.
  • Produce risk performance reports, including analysis, recommendations and insights.
  • Monitor and control schedule and cost contingencies.
  • Ensure risk management activities support wider commercial and financial objectives.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures and contractual requirements.
Experience / Skills / Knowledge /

Qualifications:
  • Extensive recent experience within a highly regulated industry.
  • Recent experience in a dedicated risk and opportunity management role.
  • Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies and best practices.
  • Awareness of a range of contracting methodologies, including NEC3, NEC4, FIDIC and JCT contracts.
  • Experience working across the full project lifecycle, from bid phase through to project close-out.
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body desirable.
  • APM qualification preferred, with Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status advantageous.

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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