Project Risk Practitioner - Defence Infrastructure

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.

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 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)

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 togeth