Senior Risk Manager - Construction projects

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 120 offices worldwide.

As part of our growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Risk Manager to join the delivery team on a major data centre commission in Ireland.  

The Senior Risk Manager will lead the development and implementation of the risk management process on the commission. You will act as the key point of contact for all Risk Management activity across the programme.   

You will be experienced in the delivery of risk management on large construction projects, ideally with experience of data centre construction.

The Project Risk Manager will need to be experienced in workshop facilitation, analysis and preparation of project risk registers.    

Ideally the Project Risk Manager will have experience in quantitative risk analysis on both cost models and project schedules and be comfortable in presenting forecasts and outcomes to clients.  As the client is relying on Turner & Townsend to deliver risk management, it is important that the Project Risk Manager can clearly articulate and present information in a manner which is easily understood.   

The Project Risk Manager must be a strong communicator with good interpersonal skills and the ability to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Support the delivery of Project/Risk Management Consultancy Services to major clients
• Serve as the central liaison for all matters related to project risk.
• Deliver training and facilitate risk workshops with cross-functional teams to support effective use of risk tools and processes.
• Keep the Client consistently informed with regular updates on risk status, emerging issues, and critical concerns.
• Share insights and practical recommendations with project controls and systems teams based on hands-on experience with new tools and procedures.
• Create and manage the Project Risk Management Plan (RMP), outlining methodology, roles, thresholds, and reporting frequency in line with Client expectations.
• Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date risk register, ensuring proper categorization, scoring, and tracking of risks.
• Perform both qualitative and quantitative risk analyses (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, CRA/SRA), and document key findings.
• Ensure real-time accuracy of risk data to reflect current site conditions.
• Work closely with the Cost Management team to produce and align monthly Cost Risk Analysis with evolving project dynamics.
• Promote a forward-thinking risk culture through active communication and knowledge exchange across teams.

 

• Over 10 years of hands-on experience in managing risk across complex projects and programs.
• Demonstrable track record in the delivery of risk management on large construction projects 
• Knowledge of international construction industry standards and practices
• Experience in delivering solutions within a consulting environment 
• Preferably worked on data centre construction related projects
• Strong technical project management skills 
• Self-starter - highly motivated and able to initiate both business development and project/delivery activities 
• Ability to identify and influence decision makers 
• Good written and reporting skills. 

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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. We also encourage our staff to strive to ‘make a difference’ and become involved in various working committees and forums (for example, Inclusion Working Group, Social & Wellness, Learning & Development, Corporate Social Responsibilities and Net Zero Vision).

At Turner & Townsend we offer a competitive remuneration package and company benefits.

Turner & Townsend value greatly and have a focus on Corporate Responsibilities (CR), this includes a day’s leave entitlement to support a local charity or community activity along with the opportunity to participate in several office events that held throughout the year.

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 people from all sectors of the community.

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