Project Risk Manager - Energy Sector

turnertownsend

North West England, , United Kingdom · North West England · United Kingdom

Posted May 7, 2026

Full-time
Hybrid
Energy and natural resources
Executive

Job description

Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference – we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a  green ,  inclusive  and  productive  world. Job Description Due to increased opportunities and demand in the Energy & Natural Resources division, the North West team are recruiting for Risk Managers to join a diverse and supportive team during a period of significant growth. Our nuclear client is at the forefront of industry leading change, and we are keen to speak to like-minded individuals with risk management experience to see what Turner & Townsend can offer you. Candidates will be required to be present in our client office in Warrington for 3 days per week. MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE: A Risk Manager will be required to support the team and their senior risk managers for work packages and projects of varying size and complexity. Due to the nature of the programme of works, work packages may vary in size with risk managers working across smaller projects or one which could be significantly larger in value. A Risk Manager will be responsible for the accurate capture of risk data, facilitating identification, assessment and prioritisation of threats, opportunities and issues. They will maintain visibility of threat/opportunity trigger points to facilitate risk cost profiling, timely drawdown of risk budget or retirement of threats/opportunities. They play a key role in ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: As a Risk Manager, you have a passion to provide services as required by our clients, which may include: Planning, designing and implementing risk management processes tailoring to the client’s needs and aligning with best practice. Facilitation of risk workshops with subject matter experts. Creation and maintenance of risk registers and other risk information. Challenging risk information to enhance the quality of risk data so that it is robust. Drive the implementation of mitigation actions against associated risks across projects and programmes. Assist the project team with the identification and development of management responses which are measurable and specific, that support the post mitigated positions. Conduct Quantitative Risk Assessment and analysis (QRA) for cost and schedule impacts to support the understanding of the project’s remaining risk exposure. Demonstrate basic to practitioner competency with tools such as Safran, @risk, PRA or similar. The production of timely and efficient risk reporting using tools such as Microsoft (PowerPoint, Word and excel) and Power BI. Familiarity with web-based database/reporting tools – ARM, Xactium, Predict, Tableau. Collaborating with other Project Controls disciplines to maintain alignment of project information. Working with the supply chain to understand and incorporate the risks they present to clients. Qualifications You have professional Risk Management experience in one or more sectors across the whole Project lifecycle. While nuclear experience is desirable it is not an absolute requirement. You have the ability to adjust risk strategies and process in response to change and have excellent communication skills to convey complex risk information to all stakeholders. You are conversant with risk management systems such as Safran, @risk, PRA. Strategic awareness and critical thinking are key, with the ability to confidently assess the implications of various risk scenarios. You also: Will be able to obtain BPSS level security clearance. Are a member of a relevant professional body e.g., Institute of Risk Management (IRM), Association for Project Management Familiarity with at least one risk standard or approach (ISO31000, APM, Orange Book, IPA) A risk qualification such as APM Risk Certificate Level 2 or Management of Risk (MoR) is desirable Have good verbal and written communication skills. Have good research and analytical skills. Have stakeholder management experience. Have experience of working within a Project Controls team. Have a desire to work within the nuclear sector. Additional Information 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. Please find out more about us at  www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-MS2 #LI-Hybrid 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 fees. In 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 fees. In 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.