Risk Manager

Sanderson are partnering with a European Leader in their field to recruit for an experienced and strategic Risk Manager to lead risk management activities across our group. This is a high-impact role that will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to identify, assess, and actively manage key strategic and operational risks. The successful candidate will be instrumental in embedding a robust risk framework and fostering a risk-aware culture across the organisation. The role will be based in the Head Office in Dublin and will require travelling to onsite locations across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, assessment, and management of risks impacting reputation, strategy, operations, and financial wellbeing.
• Design and implement a responsive and forward-looking risk management framework.
• Develop and maintain best-in-class risk policies, procedures, and practices.
• Promote a strong risk culture and support leadership in maturing risk management capabilities.
• Guide teams in understanding their risk profiles and integrating risk thinking into decision-making.
• Ensure consistency and integration of risk management across all business units.
• Deliver training and communications to build risk literacy and engagement.
• Establish and manage a comprehensive risk monitoring and reporting framework for senior stakeholders.
• Support business continuity and crisis management planning.
• Collaborate with other assurance functions to build a mature, integrated assurance model.

Qualifications and Experience required

• Relevant qualifications in business, finance, and risk management.
• 7-8 years' experience in a Risk Manager role within construction, engineering or similar sector.
• Proven expertise in risk management practices and frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Commercial acumen and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, growing commercial environments.
• Demonstrated success in building risk management practices from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of risk management in a dynamic and growing organisation. You'll work with passionate professionals across Europe, contribute to strategic decision-making, and help build a resilient and forward-thinking business.

For more details, contact Elaine Liston in Sanderson on 0863516302 or apply online for more information.