Senior Risk Manager

1 month ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Mace Full time

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

  • Safety first - Going home safe and well
  • Client focus - Deliver on our promise
  • Integrity - Always do the right thing
  • Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Manages, and may lead, the implementation and delivery of a range of risk services to support commissions and to provide line management leadership and guidance for others within the PMO and planning centre of excellence and assigned hub as required.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Accountable for the risk management performance of assigned commission(s).
  • Creates/designs effective risk management framework(s)/strategy(s) on assigned commission(s).
  • Manages and directs clients, consultants, contractors, project team on assigned commission(s) on all risk management matters.
  • Partners with client meeting their expectations and building strong professional relationships.
  • Provides expert advice and support to project/programme teams in the administration of the risk process, particularly with respect to the risks to achievement of key project objectives and escalation of risks.
  • Facilitates and drives the delivery of risk workshops.
  • Works with project managers to recognise opportunities and mitigations to minimise risk exposure.
  • Accountable for ensuring risk mitigation action plans are developed, risk and action owners appointed and that project plans are updated accordingly and monitored.
  • Leads and directs the delivery of project/programme quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).
  • Comments on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle as required.
  • Develops and delivers monthly risk reports, externally to the client and internally to the project team.
  • Ensures all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.
  • Provides line management to team and other project/programme members.
  • Utilises expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of risk team.
  • Leads the integration of risk with PMO and planning disciplines.
  • Supports the HUB risk lead with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
  • Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You'll need to have:

  • 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.
  • Good understanding of construction projects, decencies 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).
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships.
  • Ability to collaborate with and influence others.
  • Proven ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non-technical audience.
  • Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment, managing multiple priorities.
  • Manages, influences and negotiates 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 is able 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, relationships and still secure a positive outcome.
  • Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations.
  • Flexible, pragmatic and adaptable.
  • Min. 5yrs experience or equivalent delivering a range of project risk management services on major construction projects.

You'll also have:

  • Practical knowledge/application, and understanding of the opportunities related to risk/data analytics,
  • Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
  • Basic knowledge of tools, techniques and software that interfaces with the risk discipline (e.g., planning tools, Astra, P6, MS project).
  • Experience of working client side as well as consultancy.
  • Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to wide range of audiences in our industry.
  • 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.

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.
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