Head of Risk/Risk Manager

Posted 04 February 2026
Salary Market related
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract - Full Time
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000064207

Job description

Are you a Risk Manager with experience working on rail based projects?
 
Have you lead risk activities across railway systems contracts?
 
Contract: Inside IR35
Location: London primarily (Birmingham also possible - TBC)
Contract length: TBC (Ongoing)
 
These roles sit within a rail systems environment supporting a large-scale UK infrastructure project. The scope covers systems integration and design integration activities across a complex, safety-critical programme.
 
Clients involvement in the programme include system integration (system safety, requirements, RAM, interfaces and configuration), design support to construction, and preparation for future testing and commissioning activities.
 
As Head of Risk you will be responsible for leading risk management activities across the System Alliance.
 
Key responsibilities may include:
 
·Development and ownership of the risk management framework
·Oversight of risk identification, assessment and mitigation
·Interface with project controls and governance
·Reporting to senior stakeholders