Project Controls Risk Lead

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) offering a 6\-month contract based in London EC2\.

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

• Leading and coordinating risk management activities across a critical area of the programme.


• Providing expert risk advice and services aligned with PMO processes


• Collaborating with internal teams and partners to ensure effective risk practices


• Supporting programme\-wide risk activities (e.g. forecasting, reporting, analysis)


• Producing risk reports, dashboards, and insights to inform decision\-making


• Driving continuous improvement and innovation in risk management approaches


• Facilitating workshops and engaging stakeholders at all levels

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

Key Skills \& Experience: ESSENTIAL

• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills


• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels


• Very strong mitigation\-related skills underpinned by project controls experience


• Experience delivering risk management in complex project environments


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights


• Experience leading or contributing to Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)


• Excellent facilitation and communication skills


• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams effectively

• Experience across broader project controls (cost, schedule, change)


• Professional membership (e.g. IRM, PMI, APM or similar)


• Experience in infrastructure, construction, or other large\-scale programmes


• Relevant risk or project management qualifications

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

• You really care about helping others succeed


• You proactively look for ways to add value, even when it’s not explicitly asked


• You’re a critical thinker who asks smart questions and seeks to understand before acting


• You’re digitally literate, adaptable, and comfortable working with modern tools


• You’re curious, proactive, and always looking to improve


• You’re credible, authentic, and can influence others with integrity


• You’re emotionally intelligent, self\-aware, and respectful in how you show up


• You bring innovative thinking and don’t default to the obvious


• You focus on results and optimisation, not just activity


• You’re collaborative—you don’t sit in silence, and you make space for others


• You’re accountable and own your outcomes


• You balance resilience with compassion—kindness matters here


• You’re the kind of person who likes to go above and beyond

• Be part of a values\-led consultancy where you’re not just a number


• Work closely with experienced consultants and leaders invested in your development


• Shape the way we grow and influence how we build our teams


• Hybrid working and flexibility plus 30 days annual leave


• Exposure to cutting\-edge work in project controls and digital transformation


• A down\-to\-earth, high\-performing culture that genuinely supports its people

• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Work from home

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