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Risk Manager

JacobsTermini Building, 2nd Floor, 3 Arkle Road, Sandyford, Dublin, D18 C9C5Today
Enterprise Functions
Dublin

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.


Your impact


We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join our growing team in Ireland. This role is critical to ensuring successful delivery of major infrastructure projects and programmes by establishing and managing a robust risk management framework.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a framework for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across projects and programmes
  • Maintain programme and project risk registers, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Perform impact analyses and provide actionable insights to support informed decision-making
  • Deliver regular risk reports to leadership and stakeholders to minimize potential threats
  • Collaborate closely with project teams, workstream leads, and senior leadership to embed risk management practices

Here's what you'll need


  • 7+ years’ experience in Risk Management and a proven track record of conducting schedule & planning management activities in high value infrastructure projects
  • Proven experience in risk management within large-scale projects or programmes
  • Strong technical expertise in risk analysis and mitigation strategies
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse teams
  • Ability to influence and drive a proactive risk culture across the organisation

    This role is aligned with our growth plan for Ireland and offers the opportunity to contribute to landmark projects such as Dublin Metrolink, Luas Finglas, and Coast North, among others. #LI-NC2

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.


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