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Senior Risk Engineer

  • Location: Barrow-in-Furness District
  • Salary: £53.90 - £63.40 per hour + Umbrella, Inside IR35 per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted about 14 hours ago

  • Sector: Defence & Aerospace
  • Contact: Emily Stapley
  • Contact Email: e.stapley@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Expiry Date: 30 June 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH84548_1747690824

Are you a technically strong Risk Engineer with proven experience in project controls and leadership? We're seeking a highly skilled professional with in-depth knowledge of risk management tools and processes to support a high-profile engineering programme.

Lead Planning, Monitoring & Control Professional - Risk

Contract - 6 Months
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (2 days onsite fortnightly)
Rate: £63.40/hour (Umbrella) or £47/hour (PAYE)
Clearance: UK Eyes Only - Must be eligible for BPSS and SC clearance

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead risk-based PM&C activities on a work package or small-scale project.
  • Manage and coach a small team (up to 5 staff), driving performance and delivery.
  • Analyse and assess project risks using ARM (Active Risk Manager) software.
  • Apply both predictive (plan-driven) and adaptive (agile) PM&C methodologies.
  • Produce and interpret detailed project reports and schedules.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery against time, cost, and quality targets.
  • Advise stakeholders using data-led insights to support decision-making.
  • Promote the development and application of best practice in project risk management.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Extensive experience with ARM (Active Risk Manager) software.
  • Strong background in technical risk analysis and mitigation.
  • Previous experience in infrastructure or construction environments.
  • Leadership experience, including mentoring and developing junior staff.
  • High-level proficiency in project reporting, scheduling, and stakeholder management.
  • Sound knowledge of PM&C governance frameworks (e.g. IBRs, LCM).
  • Degree qualified (or equivalent experience), with a professional PM qualification (e.g. APM PMQ).

Desirable:

  • Experience working within highly regulated industries (e.g. defence, nuclear).
  • Strong analytical skills and business acumen beyond immediate team scope.

Additional Info:

  • This role requires individuals to be UK nationals and eligible for UK Security Clearance.
  • You'll play a key role in maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable professional to step into a lead role on a major UK engineering programme. If you're confident in your ability to lead, influence, and deliver in a fast-paced, secure environment-this could be the role for you.

To apply or find out more, get in touch today.