Project Risk Practitioner Defence Infrastructure

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Risk Practitioner with proven expertise in Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) to join our growing Defence North team.

In this role you will support clients in the delivery of industry-leading project risk management services across a diverse portfolio of major programmes and projects within the Defence Nuclear Construction and Infrastructure sectors. Our projects span the North of the UK including the Midlands Cumbria the North East and Scotland with opportunities to support programmes across the wider UK.

The team is made up of over 40 people with our central office in Manchester; however we have team members based all over the North of the UK such as Nottingham Leeds Barrow and Glasgow.

Due to the complexity and scale of our projects we are seeking risk professionals with demonstrable experience of working within project and programme delivery environments and a strong background in Quantitative Risk Analysis.

Successful candidates will have practical experience in the application of:

• Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA)
• Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA)
• Integrated Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis
• Risk modelling uncertainty analysis and Monte Carlo simulation techniques
• Development and maintenance of quantitative risk models using industry-standard tools (experience with Safran Risk and/or PRA is advantageous)

Experience within the Defence Nuclear Infrastructure or Construction sectors is highly desirable.

A key aspect of this role is the opportunity to work alongside our clients on site fostering strong partnerships and delivering successful outcomes through face-to-face collaboration. As such regular UK travel and overnight stays should be anticipated.

Main Purpose of the role :

We are seeking an experienced Project Risk Practitioner with strong Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) expertise to support the delivery of major projects and programmes across the Defence Nuclear Infrastructure and Construction sectors.

As part of our Defence North Risk team you will work closely with clients and project delivery teams to establish and maintain effective risk management processes provide insightful risk analysis and support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. You will be expected to lead qualitative and quantitative risk management activities delivering practical solutions that enhance project certainty performance and successful project outcomes.

risk management processes provide insightful risk analysis and support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. You will be expected to lead qualitative and quantitative risk management activities delivering practical solutions that enhance project certainty performance and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications :

Essential

• Experience working within project or programme environments in the Defence Nuclear Infrastructure or Construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of Project Risk Management principles and their practical application across the project lifecycle.
• Proven experience delivering:
  • Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA)
  • Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA)
  • Integrated Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis
• Experience using risk management and quantitative analysis software such as Safran Risk ARM Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA) @Risk or equivalent tools.
• Expertise in developing and implementing risk management frameworks aligned to ISO 31000 and recognised industry standards ensuring integrated risk management across portfolios programmes and projects.
• Strong understanding of the interfaces between Risk Management Planning Cost Management and Change Management disciplines.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement communication facilitation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project controls teams.

Desirable

• Experience supporting major infrastructure defence nuclear or capital delivery programmes.
• Familiarity with project lifecycle methodologies such as RIBA GRIP/PACE CADMID or equivalent sector-specific frameworks.
• Professional qualifications such as:
  • APM Project Risk Management Level 2 Award
  • Management of Risk (MoR)
  • Institute of Risk Management (IRM) qualifications
  • APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Additional Information :

Working in teams/ Office & Site attendance:

Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning collaborating and creating amazing work together

Security Clearance

Important: Before applying due to the sensitive nature of these projects you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth nationality time out of country current or former citizenship and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - ().

Person focus

Turner & Townsend is looking for the right people to join our team- if you do not fulfil 100% of the advert but think you can add value to our teams and clients please apply or reach out to the recruiter for a discussion.

Values & Behaviours:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate behaviours that are consistent with the T&T Value and Behaviours Model

Love a challenge

• We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We dont stand still challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing raising standards all the time.

Stronger together

• Were stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone

• Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 
• We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.   

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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review. 

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time