Senior Risk Manager

Senior Risk Manager Join to apply for the Senior Risk Manager role at myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that bring transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. Values that 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 Managing, and may direct, 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. This role will be based on site 3‑4 days per week and will require the successful applicant to pass BPSS security clearance. You’ll Be Responsible For Accountable for the risk management performance of assigned commission(s). Creating and designing effective risk management framework(s)/strategy(s) on assigned commission(s). Managing and directing clients, consultants, contractors, project team on assigned commission(s) on all risk management matters. Partnering with client meeting their expectations and building strong professional relationships. Providing 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. 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 are updated accordingly and monitored. Managing and directing 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. 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 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. 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. You’ll Need To Have Relevant university degree (e.g. risk management, engineering) or equivalent. Chartered (or equivalent) membership of a relevant professional institution such as the Association of Project Managers or 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. Minimum 5 years experience delivering project 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 such as 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 and ideas 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 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, relationships and still secure 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. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance and Sales Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr