Risk Manager - Water Infrastructure

Risk Manager – Outside IR35 Contract
Project:
Major Reservoir Infrastructure Scheme
Client:
Leading UK Water Utility

Location:

Hampshire Area (Hybrid Site Presence Required)
Contract Type:
Outside IR35
Duration: 12 month Initial Contract (Extension Likely)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to support the delivery of a major reservoir infrastructure project for a leading UK water client. This is a significant capital programme offering the opportunity to play a key role in managing programme, commercial, and delivery risk within a complex engineering environment.

This position is suited to a proactive contractor who can operate independently, influence senior stakeholders, and implement robust risk management processes across a large-scale infrastructure scheme.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop, implement, and maintain the project Risk Management Framework aligned to industry best practice.

* Facilitate risk identification workshops with technical, commercial, and delivery teams.

* Maintain and manage the risk register, ensuring clear ownership and mitigation strategies.

* Provide risk reporting and analysis to senior stakeholders and programme leadership.

* Support programme controls, governance processes, and decision-making through risk insight.

* Work collaboratively with project managers, planners, and commercial teams to monitor emerging risks and opportunities.

* Ensure compliance with client governance and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

* Proven experience working as a Risk Manager on major infrastructure, utilities, water, or civil engineering projects.

* Strong understanding of programme risk, cost risk, and delivery risk within large capital projects.

* Experience working with structured risk management tools and methodologies.

* Ability to lead workshops and influence multidisciplinary teams.

* Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills.

* Comfortable working in a contractor environment with autonomy.

Desirable Experience

* Water sector or reservoir/dam project experience.

* Background working with UK utilities clients.

* Familiarity with NEC contracts or regulated infrastructure programmes.

* Experience supporting projects through complex approvals or regulatory stages.

Contract Details

* Outside IR35 engagement.

* Hybrid working with regular presence in Hampshire.

* Immediate or short-notice start preferred.

If you are an experienced Risk Management professional looking to contribute to a major UK infrastructure programme, please apply with your latest CV