Source: https://www.quantsurv.com/library/tools/risk-and-contingency-register Content format: Markdown version of the public page. Content reviewed: 2026-10-14 # Risk and contingency register Track identified risks and approved transfers from contingency without counting the same allowance twice. by [Jack Butler-Kettle]() · About 2 min readShare ## How to use it Record risk owners and evidence for each transfer. Reconcile the revised base budget and remaining contingency to the approved total. ### Risk and contingency register Record risk owners and evidence for each transfer. Reconcile the revised base budget and remaining contingency to the approved total. [Download blank Excel workbook]() Free blank template for your own project. The completed example is shown below. No email address required. View the completed example Completed fictional example Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0 #### Risk register Scroll across if needed to read the whole record. A dash means no value has been entered. Risk register: completed fictional example | Risk | Cause / effect | Allowance (£) | Owner | Mitigation / status | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | R-01 ground conditions | Unknown local obstruction; additional excavation | £12,000.00 | Project lead | Trial pits before main works | | R-02 design development | Unresolved service routes | £18,000.00 | Design lead | Coordinate before procurement | #### Contingency control Scroll across if needed to read the whole record. A dash means no value has been entered. Contingency control: completed fictional example | Budget | Original base (£) | Original contingency (£) | Approved transfer (£) | Revised base (£) | Remaining contingency (£) | Total (£) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Approved project budget | £300,000.00 | £30,000.00 | £8,000.00 | £308,000.00 | £22,000.00 | £330,000.00 | The £8,000 transfer reallocates the existing budget: £308,000 base plus £22,000 contingency still totals £330,000. It is not an extra saving or a new budget. ## Understanding your results The £8,000 transfer reallocates the existing budget: £308,000 base plus £22,000 contingency still totals £330,000. It is not an extra saving or a new budget. ## How it works The workbook provides blank working records. Grey cells calculate from the entered inputs; yellow cells are for your information. The completed example stays on this page. Read the [related guidance]() for the context and checks behind this template. If you need help preparing or reviewing the project records, our [quantity surveying services]() explain the tasks available under a separate appointment. Agree the deliverable, responsibilities and required specialist input before work starts. [Browse the Library]()