Project Controls Risk Lead

Company Description

A London-based consultancy delivering high-impact services in project controls and digital transformation. We specialise in simplifying complexities, driving efficiency and providing data-driven actionable insights to facilitate better decision-making and project outcomes.

With extensive experience and expertise, complemented by the capabilities of our associate partners, we challenge the status quo and deliver value-driven solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Our clients come from a range of sectors, including rail, infrastructure, utilities (water, oil, gas, electric, renewables and nuclear), construction and government.

We are known for our collaborative, values-driven and future-focused approach. We care deeply about our impact and bring that same mindset to the projects we work on.

Role Description

A London based role (with travel as required with flexibility for home-working).

We are looking for a Senior Risk Manager to join the Project Management Office (PMO), supporting a key UK major programme. This role sits at the heart of project delivery, helping ensure effective risk management drives successful outcomes.

You will play a key part in leading risk activities, improving processes, and supporting teams through proactive, insights-led risk management.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a large-scale project environment, be comfortable collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams and confident developing and driving engagement in new risk processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

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• Leading and coordinating risk management activities across a critical area of the programme.
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• Providing expert risk advice and services aligned with PMO processes
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• Collaborating with internal teams and partners to ensure effective risk practices
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• Supporting programme-wide risk activities (e.g. forecasting, reporting, analysis)
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• Producing risk reports, dashboards, and insights to inform decision-making
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• Driving continuous improvement and innovation in risk management approaches
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• Facilitating workshops and engaging stakeholders at all levels
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What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds with experience in large or complex programmes.

Key Skills & Experience: ESSENTIAL

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• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
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• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels
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• Very strong mitigation-related skills underpinned by project controls experience
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• Experience delivering risk management in complex project environments
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• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights
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• Experience leading or contributing to Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)
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• Excellent facilitation and communication skills
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• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams effectively
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Desirable (but not essential):

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• Experience across broader project controls (cost, schedule, change)
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• Professional membership (e.g. IRM, PMI, APM or similar)
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• Experience in infrastructure, construction, or other large-scale programmes
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• Relevant risk or project management qualifications
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Who You Are:

You bring more than just project control skills—you bring the right behaviours that align with how we show up every day:

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• You really care about helping others succeed
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• You proactively look for ways to add value, even when it’s not explicitly asked
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• You’re a critical thinker who asks smart questions and seeks to understand before acting
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• You’re digitally literate, adaptable, and comfortable working with modern tools
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• You’re curious, proactive, and always looking to improve
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• You’re credible, authentic, and can influence others with integrity
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• You’re emotionally intelligent, self-aware, and respectful in how you show up
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• You bring innovative thinking and don’t default to the obvious
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• You focus on results and optimisation, not just activity
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• You’re collaborative—you don’t sit in silence, and you make space for others
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• You’re accountable and own your outcomes
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• You balance resilience with compassion—kindness matters here
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• You’re the kind of person who likes to go above and beyond
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Why Join Us?

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• Be part of a values-led consultancy where you’re not just a number
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• Work closely with experienced consultants and leaders invested in your development
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• Shape the way we grow and influence how we build our teams
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• Hybrid working and flexibility plus 30 days annual leave
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• Exposure to cutting-edge work in project controls and digital transformation
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• A down-to-earth, high-performing culture that genuinely supports its people
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