Risk Manager

Work closely with the Programme Manager and Programme Controls Manager to keep the Risk and Opportunity Register aligned with the wider programme schedule, budget and change control processes.

Support the Programme Director/SRO in preparing risk positions ahead of Authority engagement and negotiation.

Coach risk owners across the Delivery team in applying risk ensuring consistent approach across the business.

As is consistent with a scaling company, support work outside of core responsibilities where business priorities require. Tekever uses an Agile methodology that requires its workforce to adapt to changing work demands.

Qualifications & Training

Relevant professional experience in risk management, programme controls or project management within defence, aerospace or a comparable complex engineering sector.

Formal risk management qualification (e.g. APM Risk, M_o_R, IRM) or equivalent.

Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.

Experience

Proven experience establishing and running a risk on a complex programme, including risk identification, scoring, mitigation tracking and escalation.

Experience reporting risk to senior governance boards and external customers/authorities.

Experience with UK MOD or equivalent Defence procurement and governance.

Experience on UAS, ISR or aerospace programmes involving multi-entity Design Authority arrangements.

Product / Domain Knowledge

Understanding of risk management frameworks and tools (e.g. risk registers, probability/impact scoring, RAID logs) and the ability to apply them practically rather than passively.

Familiarity with UAS/ISR systems, airworthiness and safety case concepts (MAA, SAIL/OSO, Def Stan 00-56).

Familiarity with programme controls disciplines (CWBS, PCMP, earned value management).

What we have to offer you:

At TEKEVER, we offer a comprehensive package designed to reward, support, and develop our people. This includes a highly competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus and a company pension contribution match of up to 10%. To support your wellbeing, we provide 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance (with optional family cover), Private Dental care, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are deeply committed to investing in future talent; our scale allows us to provide clear career development opportunities and dedicated initiatives to boost your skill sets, ensuring you remain future-ready for the evolving workplace. Furthermore, our team enjoys a flexible hybrid working model, typically three days a week at our core UK sites like Bristol, and access to a bespoke rewards platform featuring a variety of high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Electric Car, Cycle to Work, and Technology options.

Do you want to know more about us?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/