Risk Manager

4 days ago


Manchester, 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 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 the implementation and delivery of a range of risk services to designated project(s) within the PMO and planning centre of excellence.
You'll be responsible for: Supporting the risk management performance and effective implementation of risk framework(s)/strategy(s).
Contributing to team performance, driving performance and results, whilst delivering performance management, technical development and coaching.
Building strong professional relationships with client/client representative(s).
Providing advice and support to project team in the administration of the risk process, particularly with respect to the risks to achievement of key objectives and the escalation of risk(s).
Facilitating and delivery of risk workshops.
Working with project manager to recognise opportunities and mitigations to minimise risk exposure.
Supporting the risk management performance on their assigned commission(s).
Effective implementation of risk framework(s)/strategy(s) on assigned commission(s).
Ensuring risk mitigation action plans are developed, owners appointed and that project plans are updated and monitored.
Supporting the delivery of project quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).
Delivering monthly risk reports, externally to client and internally to project team, contributing on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle.
Ensuring all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.
Actively engaging in the integration of risk with PMO and planning disciplines.
Supporting more junior risk managers and other project staff as required.
Working 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.
Requiring two days per week in Penrith project office.
You'll need to have: Experience of working on complex construction projects.
Experience of delivering effective risk management/ assurance frameworks/strategies.
Working knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g., Active Risk Manager, riskHive, Primavera Risk Analyser, Primavera P6).
Effective communication and engagement skills.
Effective networking skills.
Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to client(s).
Understanding of construction project lifecycle.
Working knowledge of risk service delivery in one or more sectors (e.g.
rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).
BPSS clearance required (Mace will facilitate this).
Good 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.
Attention to detail.
Exhibits some commercial acumen at time.
Good communication and engagement skills.
Effective networking skills.
Ability to coach teams.
Ability to manage challenging behaviours, relationships and still secure a positive outcome.
Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations, clients, personalities.
Flexible, pragmatic and adaptable but also knows when to fight their corner.
You'll also have: General awareness and some practical knowledge and application of risk/data analytics, Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
Basic knowledge of risk tools, software (e.g., riskHive, Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk, Active Risk Manager).
Relevant university degree (e.g.
risk management, engineering) or equivalent.
Progress towards achievement of chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of professional a relevant professional institution e.g.
Association of Project Managers/Institute of Risk Management.
Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to client(s).
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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