Risk Manager

Risk Manager

• Queens Rd, Belfast BT3, UK
• Full-time
• Location: Belfast (New Build)
• Department: BMO
• Employment Type: Permanent

Company Description

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK's defence, security and energy transition ambitions. We're doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff's proud heritage and facilities with Navantia's global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain's defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

Job Description

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Risk Manager to join our dynamic team and play a key role in overseeing risk across complex maritime projects. From ship design and production to delivery schedules and supply chain resilience, you'll help us navigate uncertainty and unlock opportunity.

This is a high-impact role where your insights will shape strategic decisions, safeguard operations, and ensure senior leadership has full visibility of programme-related risks.

What You'll Be Doing

Risk Management

• Lead comprehensive risk reviews across health, safety, environmental, quality, and financial domains
• Collaborate with Control Account Managers (CAMs) to review and update risk assessments
• Develop and maintain Risk and Opportunity Registers with clear ownership, impact analysis, and mitigation plans
• Work closely with project teams to embed risk policies and procedures
• Conduct spot audits to ensure risks are identified and addressed
• Partner with Procurement to secure strategic materials and assess capital asset risks
• Identify and evaluate opportunities, providing cost/benefit analysis to senior stakeholders
• Prepare and present monthly risk panel updates and reports for senior management

Business Continuity

• Develop and maintain a robust Business Continuity Plan to ensure operational resilience

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