Your new company
You'll be joining a leading UK construction solutions provider renowned for delivering high-profile projects across a variety of sectors. The organisation partners with government and key clients and has innovation, sustainability and digital capability at the core of its work. The Risk and Assurance function plays a central role in supporting safe, well‑governed delivery and shaping strategic decision-making.

Your new role
As Group Risk Manager, you'll lead the development and maintenance of Group and Principal Risks, working closely with executive risk owners to define risks, assess controls and track mitigation. You'll produce clear, insightful reporting for senior committees and the board, manage risk management tools and support users across the business. You'll also maintain risk policies and templates, conduct horizon scanning and provide assurance on bids and contracts.
Key responsibilities include:

* Facilitating Group, Principal and function‑owned risk management and reporting
* Producing high quality risk reports for senior governance forums
* Managing the annual deep‑dive programme and supporting risk owners
* Identifying emerging risks through structured horizon scanning
* Administering risk systems, user access, licensing and supplier relationships
* Maintaining risk policies, processes and templates
* Providing risk assurance and practical feedback on bids and contracts
* Overseeing key controls and evaluating their effectiveness

What you'll need to succeed
You'll have strong experience supporting senior leaders in risk management, with excellent communication and facilitation skills.
You'll be confident in structuring risks, assessing controls and applying recognised techniques.Experience implementing enterprise risk frameworks is essential.Project management skills, QRA experience and relevant qualifications are desirable.
What you'll get in return
You'll join a collaborative, high‑performing team with visibility at the highest levels of the organisation. You'll influence strategic decision‑making, shape risk practices and contribute to work that has national impact.

* Strong hybrid working arrangement
* Car allowance
* Bonus
* Competitive pension contributions
* 25 days holiday

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