Risk Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Plymouth |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Defence & Nuclear |
| Salary | £600 Per Day |
| Start Date | October 2nd, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7731 - PSR1JP00106214 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Risk Manager to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in Plymouth.
Job Summary:
Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for leading and continuously improving risk and issue management across the Devonport Major Infrastructure Portfolio.
- Establish a consistent, proportionate and evidence-based approach to the identification, assessment, ownership, treatment, monitoring, reporting and escalation of risks and issues across portfolio, programme and project activity
- Provide expert strategic-level advice to the SRO, Portfolio Head, programme and project leaders, governance bodies and risk and issue owners
- Support accountable owners to understand exposure, develop proportionate mitigation or response plans, identify opportunities, and escalate matters where exposure exceeds agreed tolerances or requires intervention at the next level of management
Top 3 Evaluation Criteria:
- Extensive Risk Management Experience – 5+ years
- Experience working major complex projects, circa £200-500million+
- Holds a recognised Risk Management qualification
Essential:
- Sole UK Nationals only
- Extensive Risk Management Experience – 5+ years
- Experience working major complex projects, circa £200-500million+
- Hold a recognised Risk Management qualification at Practitioner level or equivalent.
- Membership of APM
- Infrastructure experience
Desirable:
- Public Sector and Defence experience would be beneficial
- Experience in project controls
- Experience with NEC4 contracts
- Experience with the government yellow book
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Be responsible for leading and continuously improving risk and issue management across the Devonport Major Infrastructure Portfolio.
