Project Risk Register

Risk Identification Risk Risk Category

Qualitative Rating Risk Probability Impact Risk Ranking Score

Risk Response Risk Response Risk Owner

Resource conflicts with other projects

Organisational Risks/Internal Risks

Contractor is responsible for Moderiate ensuring they have adequate resources available

Contractor

Incompetent staff assigned to project

Organisational Risks/Internal Risks

Low

Make sure Staff have adequate training and experience to work on the project

Contractor

Approval and decision processes cause delays

Organisational Risks/Internal Risks

Moderate

Ensure all approval and decision processes are worked out prior to project commencement

Contractor

Air quality pollution

Environmental Risks/External Risks

Low

Ensure air pollution is kept to a minimal by insuring correct meters are installed

Contractor

Contamination of water

Environmental Risks/External Risks

16

High

Need to provide back up system for temporary treatment

Contractor

Unidentified services

Construction Risks /External Risks

12

High

2 week buffer to be carried out on site

Contractor

Variations during construction

Construction Risks /External Risks

12

High

Ensure all project requirements identified prior to construction

Contractor

Site unsafe for workers

Construction Risks/External Risks

Low

Ensure the site is safe for workers to continue project

Contractor

Delays due to traffic management and lane closures

Construction Risks/External Risks

Moderate

Ensure there is a proper traffic management plan in place

Contractor

Changes to brief and / or scope of works

Construction Risks/External Risks

Moderate

Focus on firming up scope in the planning process

Contractor

Varying site conditions

Construction Risks/External Risks

Moderate

Ensure a Site Investigation is carried out on site

Contractor

Supply of Materials to site

Construction Risks/External Risks

12

High

Controlling materials in and out of site

Supplier/ Contractor

Incomplete quantity estimates

Design Risks/Internal Risks

Moderate

Ensure quantity estimates are estimated before commencement of work

KMCF

Insufficient design analysis Design Risks/Internal Risks and data

Low

The consulting engineer is responsible for ensuring that an adequate design is completed

KMCF

Hydraulic features

Design Risks/Internal Risks

16

High

Ensure comprehensive hydraulic analysis is completed

KMCF

Inaccurate assumptions during the design phase

Design Risks/Internal Risks

Moderate

Consulting engineer is responsible for ensuring that an adequate design is completed

KMCF

Project not fully funded

External Risks

Low

Ensure funding is obtained and available

Roscommon Co Co

Externally driven accelerated schedule

External Risks

15

High

Agree a necessary completion date for the project with Contractor Roscommon Co. Co. and schedule accordingly

County Council actions cause unexpected delays

External Risks

Moderate

Organise a meeting with the county council to discuss delays

Contractor

Public objections

External Risks

Moderate

Ensure all concerns are satisfied prior to submission for planning applications

Contractor

Permits delay

External Risks

15

High

Make sure all permits are in order before commencing the project

Contractor

Inadequate project scoping

Project Management Risks/Internal Risks

Low

Make sure comprehensive scope statement is prepared at planning stage

Contractor

Consultant and contractor delays

Project Management Risks/Internal Risks

Moderate

Make sure all relevant parties Contractor are on board before commencing of the project

Cost estimating and /or scheduling errors

Project Management Risks/Internal Risks

Low

Make sure a skilled quantity surveyor is hired

Contractor

Lack of coordination and communication

Project Management Risks/Internal Risks

Low

Make sure to have a site meeting to improve communication

Contractor

Key Terms
Risk: The risk stated in a complete sentence which states the cause of the risk, the risk, and the effect that the risk causes to the project.

Risk Category: Categorization of risks by area of project affected, source of risk or other useful category. Probability: The likelihood that a risk or opportunity will occur (on a scale from 0 to 5 with 5 being the highest). Impact: The impact of the risk on the project if the risk occurs (scale from 0 to 5 with 5 being the highest). Risk Score: Determined by multiplying probability and impact (scale from 0 to 100). Risk Ranking: A priority list which is determined by the relative ranking of the risks (by their scores) within the project. Risk Response: The action which is to be taken if this risk occurs. Risk Owner: The person who the project manager assigns to watch for triggers, and manage the risk response if the risk occurs.