Associate Director - Risk in Newtown

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the globe? Join our collaborative Complex Projects Delivery Partner team, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. We value your transferable skills and potential and are ready to invest in your development and progression.

As a Risk Manager, you will be part of some of the biggest infrastructure projects, including the transformation of the energy sector, the East Coast Digital Programme for rail, increasing international connectivity at Heathrow Airport, and delivering safe and reliable journeys for National Highways and local government bodies. This role is an opportunity to make a positive difference to our communities now and for future generations.

• Ensure the successful delivery of risk management services in a consistent and professional manner, exceeding client expectations.
• Lead and coordinate risk management activities to actively reduce risk exposure and uncertainty on projects and programmes.
• Provide expert advice to develop and implement risk management approaches and systems for clients, incorporating best practice and procedures.
• Facilitate workshops and engage with project teams to ensure effective implementation of risk management.
• Carry out risk analyses using industry recognised software and databases.
• Produce risk reports summarising outputs to suit the needs of the project or programme.
• Support the development of new risk management processes, procedures and tools as part of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support win‑work activities through preparation of bids and proposals to secure new commissions.
• Support business development, client engagement and other profile‑raising activities to promote our risk management services.
• Mentor and train peers and colleagues in risk management techniques, with opportunity for line management responsibility.
• Participate in recruitment interviews to support the acquisition of new resources.

• A recognised diploma or degree, or qualification by experience, in risk management.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects in at least one of the following sectors: rail, energy, highways, aviation, industry, and utilities.
• Significant experience in all aspects of risk management following ISO 31000, the Institute of Risk Management, and Association of Project Management methodologies.
• Experience with risk management processes such as initiating, developing, implementing, facilitating workshops, conducting risk reviews, quantitative risk analysis, and producing reports to inform decision‑making.
• Awareness of industry risk‑management tools such as ARM, Xactium, Primavera Risk Analysis, SafranRisk, @Risk, and Risk Predict.
• Good understanding of the Value Management process and its application on projects.
• Good understanding of how risk management integrates with other project management and controls disciplines, including cost estimating, project planning, and contract administration.

• Confident and professional manner with excellent communication skills, able to influence clients and colleagues.
• Analytical thinker who demonstrates initiative and creativity.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise work.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across wider teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver to deadlines.

We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnicity or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and a fulfilling personal life.