Associate Director of Risk

Job Overview

• Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. Talk to us about how we can support you – e.g. reduced workweeks or purchasing extra leave during school holidays.
• Workplace adjustments and supported transition back after a career break are also available.
• We value transferable skills and potential, and we are ready to invest in your development and progression.
• As a Risk Manager, you’ll be part of some of the biggest infrastructure projects.
• Projects include transforming the energy sector, the East Coast Digital Programme railway, increasing international connectivity at Heathrow Airport, and delivering safe journeys for National Highways and local government bodies.

• Ensure the successful delivery of risk management services in a consistent, professional manner with the aim of exceeding client expectations.
• Lead and coordinate effective risk management activities to actively reduce risk exposure and uncertainty on projects and programmes.
• Provide expert advice to develop and implement risk management approaches and systems for clients, incorporating best practice and procedures.
• Facilitate workshops and engage with project teams to ensure effective implementation of risk management.
• Carry out risk analyses using industry recognised software and databases.
• Produce risk reports summarising outputs to suit the needs of the project or programme.
• Support the development of new risk management processes, procedures and tools as part of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support win‑work activities with the preparation of bids and proposals to secure new commissions.
• Support business development, client engagement and other profile‑raising activities to promote our risk management services.
• Support talent development through mentoring and training of peers and colleagues in risk management techniques, with opportunity for line‑management responsibility.
• Support recruitment of new resources through participation in interviews.
• Initiate, develop and implement risk management processes.
• Facilitate workshops as part of the overall delivery of the risk process.
• Conduct risk reviews applying qualitative scoring of risks.
• Undertake quantitative risk analysis techniques.
• Produce appropriate risk management reports to inform decision making.

• Experience of working on major infrastructure projects in at least one of the following sub‑sectors: rail, energy, highways, aviation, industry and utilities.
• A recognised diploma or degree, or qualification through experience, with a qualification in risk management.
• Significant experience in all aspects of risk management, following ISO 31000.
• Awareness of industry risk management tools such as ARM, Xactium, Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran Risk, @Risk, Risk Predict.
• Understanding of how risk management integrates with other project management and value management processes.
• Understanding of value‑management process and its application on projects.
• Project controls disciplines including cost estimating, project planning and contract administration.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across wider teams.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise.
• Self‑motivated and able to work well on your own initiative.
• Confident and professional manner, coupled with excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues, to ensure clarity and influence.
• Analytical thinker, able to show initiative and examples of creativity.
• Ability to work well under pressure and proven ability to deliver to deadlines.