Project Director

Job DescriptionFind out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.We are recruiting for a Project Director to join our growing risk team at either our Glasgow or Edinburgh offices.As a Project Director, you will be responsible for leading the risk management capability for AECOM's major infrastructure projects across a broad range of sectors.Working as part of the AECOM Integrated Programme Controls team, the Project Director will need to be comfortable with engaging with senior stakeholders and customers. They will work closely with a range of internal, client and sub-contractor staff to develop an accurate understanding of risk exposure, implementing appropriate governance and supporting effective decision making.In this senior position, you will manage an established team of risk consultants, supporting various capital projects across the UK with opportunities to support AECOM's vast number of projects and programmes globally.Here’s what you’ll doAct as the risk management lead for high value projects and programmesEngage with project teams to ensure the effective implementation of risk managementProvide direct risk management input to bids and proposals to secure new businessPerform risk assurance checks to ensure the quality of project and programme risk managementCommunicate key project and programme risk management data to senior leadersProduce comprehensive risk reports for informed decision makingCoaching and mentoring staff in risk management best practiceFacilitate identification, assessment and prioritisation of risksDevelop robust Risk Registers, Risk Management Plans, and Risk Mitigation PlansConduct Quantitative Risk Analysis (QCRA and QSRA), utilising techniques such as Monte-Carlo to establish project contingency levelsAbility to design and implement risk management frameworks for projects and programmesSupport cost, scheduling, project controls and change management teams where appropriateQualificationsReady to push the limits of what's possible?Here’s what we're looking for:Bachelor's Degree from a recognised and accredited university or hold a risk management qualification (MOR, APM Risk, IRM)Proven experience and excellent working knowledge gained in a multi-discipline project environmentProficient in the use of Industry Risk Management tools (ARM, Xactium, RiskHive, Predict etc.)Demonstrable experience in conducting Quantitative Risk Analysis (QCRA & QSRA) using tools such as Safran, Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk..Competency in implementing Risk Management processes aligned with ISO31000, Institute of Risk Management, or Association of Project Management methodologiesExperience of managing a team of risk professionalsFlexibility to travel and work in different sectorsGood task facilitation skillsKnowledge of engineering and construction management.Working knowledge of current methodologies and tools related to managing projectsWe celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from youWe are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. xpwpeyx All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#J-18808-Ljbffr