Project Risk Practitioner - Defence Infrastructure

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.

Already holding SC Clearance is desirable however we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply.

and about the Defence North Infrastructure Team

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support to projects that range in complexity and size with our service offerings spanning across Programme and Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Disciplines.
We provide support to the full project lifecycle both pre-contract and post contract, delivering infrastructure projects on behalf of our clients, that range from several hundred thousand pounds in value to major projects and programmes worth over £200M.

We are actively looking to expand the team due to client requirements and have talented individuals join us who will support our Defence client portfolio, whilst further developing their career, working on a range of complex and challenging commissions.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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, communication, facilitation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project controls teams.

Desirable

• Experience supporting major infrastructure, defence, nuclear or capital delivery programmes.
• Familiarity with project lifecycle methodologies such as RIBA, GRIP/PACE, CADMID, or equivalent sector-specific frameworks.
• Professional

  qualifications

  such as:
  • APM Project Risk Management Level 2 Award
  • Management of Risk (MoR)
  • Institute of Risk Management (IRM)

    qualifications

  • APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Additional Information

Working in teams/ Office & Site attendance:

Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together

Security Clearance

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, time out of country, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (

Person focus

Turner & Townsend is looking for the right people to join our team- if you do not fulfil 100% of the advert but think you can add value to our teams and clients please apply or reach out to the recruiter for a discussion.

Values & Behaviours:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate behaviours that are consistent with the T&T Value and Behaviours Model

Love a challenge

• We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together

• We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone

• 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. 

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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: 

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.