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. 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, comm