Risk & Change Manager – Data Centre Construction
We are partnered with an international Construction Consultancy seeking an experienced Risk & Change Manager to support the delivery of a large scale, complex construction programme based in Belgium.
This role has a focus split 30% Risk Management and 70% Change Management, supporting client side project delivery. You will act as the central point of control for Early Warning Notifications (EWNs), risk governance, change control and contingency management, working closely with senior stakeholders across the programme.
Key Responsibilities for the Risk & Change Manager
Risk & Change Governance
- Ownership of the programme wide Risk, Change and Early Warning Notification (EWN) processes
- Maintain the risk register, change order log and EWN tracker in line with agreed governance procedures
- Ensure all risk and change processes are implemented across the project
Early Warning & Change Management
- Manage, host and facilitate EWN, Risk and Change meetings with key stakeholders
- Review submissions against agreed thresholds and escalate breaches in line with project governance
- Manage change communication, ensuring stakeholders are fully informed of change orders, impacts and required actions
- Ensure all supporting documentation required for change approval and sign-off is complete
Risk Analysis & Mitigation
- Engage collaboratively with risk owners to develop realistic risk impact assessments
- Apply industry best practice facilitation techniques to challenge assumptions and validate mitigation strategies
- Develop and deliver stress test scenarios for extreme risk events
- Support proactive risk mitigation planning to protect programme, cost and contingency
Reporting & Controls
- Prepare clear and accurate risk and change status reports for inclusion in monthly project reports
- Maintain the client database, ensuring all entries are comprehensive, auditable and clearly documented
- Manage and report to the Owner on project contingency, tracking drawdown against approved change orders and actual spend
Experience Required for the Risk & Change Manager
- Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline with a strong focus on Risk and Change Management
- Proven experience delivering complex construction or infrastructure projects
- Experience with industry risk tools such as Safran Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, @Risk, and familiarity with ARM, Xactium and RiskPredict!
- Knowledge of ISO 31000, COSO, AACE and PMI Risk Management principles
- Strong understanding of project controls, contingency management and change governance
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Personal Attributes
- Highly analytical with the ability to think strategically under pressure
- Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and facilitating challenging discussions
Package Details / Benefits
This is a standout opportunity to be part of one of Europe’s most advanced Data Centre construction programmes, working alongside highly experienced and internationally diverse teams.
In return, you’ll receive:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work client-side on a major European construction programme
- Exposure to complex, high-value risk and change management challenges
- Ongoing mentoring and support from industry leading professionals
- Clear career progression within a global consultancy
All company and project details will remain confidential throughout the initial stages of the process.
If you’re a Risk & Change Manager ready to step into a high impact role, apply here or contact Kate Baxter directly on +44 7817 066 629.
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