We are seeking a proactive and experienced Risk and Change Manager in Newcastle. The Risk and Change Manager will lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks, while managing change control processes across large-scale EPC projects. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight, analytical rigor, and strong stakeholder engagement skills to ensure project delivery remains on track, within scope, and aligned with contractual obligations. This role is on a one-year contract based outside of IR35

Key Responsibilities
Risk Management
Develop and maintain comprehensive risk registers for EPC projects
Facilitate risk workshops with cross-functional teams to identify and assess risks
Quantify risk impact and probability using qualitative and quantitative methods
Monitor risk mitigation plans and escalate critical risks to senior leadership
Integrate risk management into project planning and decision-making processes

Change Management
Establish and manage a robust change control process across all project phases
Evaluate change requests for scope, cost, schedule, and contractual impact
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to assess feasibility
Maintain a change log and ensure timely approvals and documentation
Liaise with clients and subcontractors to negotiate and communicate change impacts

Governance & Reporting
Prepare regular risk and change reports for internal and external stakeholders
Support audits and compliance reviews related to risk and change processes
Ensure alignment with corporate risk frameworks and project controls standards
 
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
Minimum 5 years’ experience in risk and change management within EPC or infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of project lifecycle, contract management, and commercial implications
Proficiency in risk tools (e.g., @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis) and change control systems
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Skills
APM, PMI, or PRINCE2 certification
Experience with NEC or FIDIC contract frameworks
Familiarity with digital project management platforms (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, SharePoint)
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities