Risk Manager - Water Infrastructure

Risk Manager – Outside IR35 Contract Project: Major Reservoir Infrastructure Scheme Client: Leading UK Water Utility Location: Hampshire Area (Hybrid Site Presence Required) Contract Type: Outside IR35 Duration: 12 month Initial Contract (Extension Likely) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to support the delivery of a major reservoir infrastructure project for a leading UK water client. This is a significant capital programme offering the opportunity to play a key role in managing programme, commercial, and delivery risk within a complex engineering environment. This position is suited to a proactive contractor who can operate independently, influence senior stakeholders, and implement robust risk management processes across a large-scale infrastructure scheme. Key Responsibilities * Develop, implement, and maintain the project Risk Management Framework aligned to industry best practice. * Facilitate risk identification workshops with technical, commercial, and delivery teams. * Maintain and manage the risk register, ensuring clear ownership and mitigation strategies. * Provide risk reporting and analysis to senior stakeholders and programme leadership. * Support programme controls, governance processes, and decision-making through risk insight. * Work collaboratively with project managers, planners, and commercial teams to monitor emerging risks and opportunities. * Ensure compliance with client governance and regulatory expectations. Requirements * Proven experience working as a Risk Manager on major infrastructure, utilities, water, or civil engineering projects. * Strong understanding of programme risk, cost risk, and delivery risk within large capital projects. * Experience working with structured risk management tools and methodologies. * Ability to lead workshops and influence multidisciplinary teams. * Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills. * Comfortable working in a contractor environment with autonomy. Desirable Experience * Water sector or reservoir/dam project experience. * Background working with UK utilities clients. * Familiarity with NEC contracts or regulated infrastructure programmes. * Experience supporting projects through complex approvals or regulatory stages. Contract Details * Outside IR35 engagement. * Hybrid working with regular presence in Hampshire. * Immediate or short-notice start preferred. If you are an experienced Risk Management professional looking to contribute to a major UK infrastructure programme, please apply with your latest CV