Risk Manager

Posted 01 April 2026
Salary £40k - 65k per year
LocationBirmingham
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000065828

Job description

Are you an experienced Risk Manager looking to work on some of the UK’s most high-profile rail infrastructure programmes?

Do you have a background in construction or major infrastructure projects, with a passion for driving effective risk management across complex programmes?

Salary: £40,000 – £65,000+ (depending on experience)
Location: Manchester, Leeds, York or Birmingham
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office per week, 2 remote

I am supporting a leading consultancy delivering across major rail programmes including TRU and HS2, with multiple opportunities at Risk Manager and Senior Risk Manager level.

You will be part of a growing risk function supporting large-scale infrastructure programmes, working across project and programme environments within PMO and delivery teams.

Essential requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in risk management within construction or infrastructure
  • Experience working on major projects or programmes (rail experience highly desirable)
  • Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience using risk management systems (e.g. ARM, RiskHive or similar)
  • Ability to work collaboratively within PMO or programme environments

Desirable

  • Rail project experience (e.g. Network Rail, HS2, TRU or similar)
  • Experience within consultancy or main contractor environments
  • Knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting tools
  • Proven experience delivering QRA (for senior level roles)

If you’re looking to play a key role in delivering some of the UK’s most significant rail programmes, get in touch today to discuss current opportunities (emily.atkins@carringtonwest.com)

Please note, this role is focused on project and programme risk within infrastructure delivery. Backgrounds solely in financial risk, enterprise risk, or health & safety are not suitable.