Associate Risk Manager

We are recruiting for an Associate Risk Consultant to join our growing team at either our London, Manchester, Birmingham, or Bristol offices. As an Associate Risk Consultant, you will be responsible for implementing and advising on Risk Management solutions for AECOM\’s major infrastructure projects across a broad range of sectors. Working as part of the AECOM Integrated Programme Controls team, you will need to be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and customers. You 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. You will be part of an established team of risk professionals 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 do

• Act as the risk management lead for high value projects and programmes
• Engage with project teams to ensure the effective implementation of risk management
• Provide direct risk management input to bids and proposals to secure new business
• Perform risk assurance checks to ensure the quality of project and programme risk management
• Communicate key project and programme risk management data to senior leaders
• Produce comprehensive risk reports for informed decision making
• Coaching and mentoring staff in risk management best practice
• Facilitate identification, assessment and prioritisation of risks
• Develop robust Risk Registers, Risk Management Plans, and Risk Mitigation Plans
• Conduct Quantitative Risk Analysis (QCRA and QSRA), utilising techniques such as Monte‑Carlo to establish project contingency levels
• Design and implement risk management frameworks for projects and programmes
• Support cost, scheduling, project controls and change management teams where appropriate

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years experience in risk management on complex projects and programmes
• 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 environment
• Proficient 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 methodologies
• Experience of managing a team of risk professionals
• Flexibility to travel and work in different sectors
• Good task facilitation skills
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management
• Working knowledge of current methodologies and tools related to managing projects

Why AECOM?

AECOM is a Fortune 500 global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory and planning to design, engineering, programme and construction management. With expertise across transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. We build legacies for future generations while championing equity, diversity and inclusion and prioritising environmental, social and governance outcomes.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility to work in a hybrid environment – from an AECOM office, a remote location or a client site – and you will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace. We provide a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to support the diverse needs of our employees and their families. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential and will help you reach yours.