Overview

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Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project. Our values shape the way we consult and the people we want to join us on our journey: Safety first, Client focus, Integrity, Create opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the risk management performance of assigned commission(s).
• Creating/designing effective risk management framework(s)/strategy(s) on assigned commission(s).
• Managing and directing clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all risk management matters for the assigned commission(s).
• Partnering with the client to meet their expectations and build strong professional relationships.
• Providing expert advice and support to project/programme teams in the administration of the risk process, particularly regarding risks to achievement of key project objectives and escalation of risks.
• Facilitating and driving the delivery of risk workshops.
• Working with project managers to recognise opportunities and mitigations to minimise risk exposure.
• Ensuring risk mitigation action plans are developed, risk and action owners appointed and project plans updated accordingly and monitored.
• Managing and directing the delivery of project/programme quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).
• Commenting on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle as required.
• Developing and delivering monthly risk reports, externally to the client and internally to the project team.
• Ensuring all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.
• Providing line management to team and other project/programme members.
• Utilising expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of the risk team.
• Directing the integration of risk with PMO and planning disciplines.
• Supporting the HUB risk lead with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
• Collaborating towards the net zero carbon transition and identifying and managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during delivery.

You’ll Need To Have

• Relevant university degree (e.g. risk management, engineering) or equivalent.
• Chartered (or equivalent) membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. Association of Project Managers/Institute of Risk Management).
• Experience of effective risk leadership on complex construction projects.
• Experience of setting up effective risk management/assurance frameworks/strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g., Active Risk Manager, RiskHive, @risk, Primavera Risk Analyser).
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
• Min. 5 years experience or equivalent delivering risk management services on major construction projects.
• Good understanding of construction projects, dependencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle.
• Deep domain knowledge of providing risk leadership in one or more sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).

You’ll Also Have

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships.
• Ability to collaborate with and influence others.
• Proven ability to articulate complex information for a non-technical audience.
• Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment, managing multiple priorities.
• Manage, influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deep dive into topics.
• Commercial awareness and business development skills and bids/winning work.
• Effective communication and engagement skills and the ability to persuade/influence colleagues and stakeholders.
• Effective networking skills.
• Ability to contribute to the establishment of high performing teams.
• Ability to lead and influence others.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours while securing a positive outcome.
• Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations.
• Flexible, pragmatic and adaptable.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Job Information

Senior Risk Manager (London, Berkshire region) – Full-time role with travel requirements between London and Newbury, Berkshire as needed.