Group Head of Risk Management

Job No. BBUK
20459

Group Head of Risk Management - London

Enabling Functions

Risk Audit Quality

About the role
We’re looking for a Group Head of Risk Management to shape and strengthen risk management across Balfour Beatty. In thisrole,you’llleadthedevelopmentandevolutionofour

Enterprise Risk Management framework ,ensuringriskmanagementsupportsstrategicdecision-making,operationalperformanceandlong-termbusinesssuccess.

Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll provide independent oversight of a broad range of strategic, commercial, operational, financialandregulatoryrisksacrossacomplexinternationalbusiness.

This is a highly visible leadership position withregularexposuretothe

Executive Committee and Board .
What you'll be doing
Lead and continuously enhance the Group's Enterprise Risk Management framework.

Shape risk strategy, policy and standards, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Deliver insightful risk reporting to Executive and Board-level stakeholders.

Oversee the identification, assessment and management of key strategic and operational risks.

Provide independent challenge and oversight of major projects, bids, contracts and investment decisions.

Drive effective management of emerging risks, including market, regulatory, cyber, supply chain and climate-related risks.

Lead horizon scanning, scenario planning and risk-based decision-making activities.

Strengthen the integration of risk management, internal controls, compliance and assurance activities.

Build risk capability across the business through engagement, coaching and training.

Champion a positive risk culture that supports operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Who we're looking for
Significant experience in risk management, governance, internal audit or related disciplines.

Proven track record of leading risk functions within large, complex organisations.

Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and corporate governance.

Experience engaging with and influencing executive leaders, committees and Boards.

Ability to provide constructive challenge and drive informed decision-making.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us
Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of…