Project Risk Manager (Costain Group)
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Role Overview
Position: Project Risk Manager
Employer: Costain Group (Costain Group plc)
Requisition Ref: 102733
Work Arrangement: HYBRID
Employment Type: Full-Time
Project & Infrastructure Scope
Costain M60 highways framework have a unique opportunity for a Project Risk Manager.
This role provides 1st line risk management support to one or more Costain contracted client projects. The role holder will play an important role in supporting Contract/Project teams to implement effective risk management in line with Costain's risk management standards and client contractual requirements. They will also support the contract/project team through collation and analysis of risk data and report on and escalate risk management matters through both internal risk governance channels and client contractual mechanisms.
Costain delivers complex smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's core sectors: Transportation (National Highways, Network Rail), Water (Thames Water, United Utilities AMP8 frameworks), Energy Transition, and Defence. As part of this collaborative delivery team, you will contribute directly to high-impact capital delivery frameworks.
Core Responsibilities & Impact
- Lead and coordinate technical, operational, or commercial delivery packages to required quality, safety, and regulatory benchmarks.
- Interface effectively with client stakeholders, multidisciplinary design consultants, and supply chain partners.
- Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations, statutory guidelines, carbon reduction targets, and digital engineering standards.
- Drive innovative engineering solutions, risk mitigation, and continuous performance improvement across project milestones.
Qualifications & Professional Competencies
- Relevant degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Project Management.
- Proven experience in UK capital infrastructure, civil engineering, major highways, rail, or water framework environments.
- Strong analytical problem-solving, stakeholder communication, and team leadership capabilities.
- Commitment to safety leadership, collaborative working, and sustainable engineering practice.
Compensation & Employee Benefits Guidance
Estimated Remuneration: GBP £42,000 - £62,000 per annum (commensurate with skills and experience)
- Comprehensive Costain Group benefits package including company matched pension contribution, private healthcare options, employee share purchase plan, life assurance, flexible working arrangements, and full professional chartership mentorship.
Official Application Method
Direct ATS Link: Apply directly via the official Costain Group Oracle Cloud Careers Portal requisition page: [Project Risk Manager on Costain Careers](https://iahime.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/102733)
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