Risk Manager / Senior Risk Manager

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It’s thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and knowledge. Join us and you’ll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let’s discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We’re passionate about our work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women’s Equality and being a ‘Disability Confident’ and ‘Inclusive Employer.

Our awesome complex infrastructure team makes the biggest, most complex, and ambitious infrastructure projects happen. Whether it’s transforming the energy sector, forming the backbone of Britain’s transport network on High Speed 2, transforming how the railway works on East Coast Digital Programme, increasing our international connectivity on Heathrow Airport, or delivering safe and reliable journeys for National Highways and local government bodies, a career with us represents an opportunity to make a positive difference to the communities we serve and for future generations to come. And we do all of this whilst working with fun and passion.

We are looking for Risk Managers / Senior Risk Managers to work on our national portfolio of complex infrastructure projects with experience of implementing Risk Management on major construction, energy, or infrastructure projects, preferably with a formal professional Risk Management qualification.

Our projects range in value from £20m+ to £20Bn+ with a variety of high-profile clients giving our team a diverse and exciting workload across a range of sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the successful delivery of risk management services in a consistent, professional manner with the aim of exceeding client expectations.
• Implement effective risk management activities to actively reduce risk exposure and uncertainty on projects & programmes.
• Support development and implementation of risk management approaches/systems for clients, incorporating best practice and procedures.
• Facilitate workshops and engage with project teams to ensure the effective implementation of risk management.
• Carry out risk analyses using industry recognised software / databases.
• Produce risk reports summarising outputs to suit needs of the project / programme.
• Support the development of new risk management processes, procedures, and tools as part of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support our win work activities with the preparation of bids and proposals to secure new commissions.
• Support with business development, client engagement and other profile-raising activities to promote our risk management services.

Requirements:

• A recognised diploma or degree or be qualified by experience with a qualification in risk management.
• Experience of working on major infrastructure projects in at least one of the following sectors: Transportation, Energy, or Infrastructure.
• Demonstrate competency with implementing Risk Management processes aligned with ISO31000/ Institute of Risk Management / Association of Project Management methodologies including but not limited to:

• Initiating, developing, and implementing risk management processes.
• Facilitating workshops as part of the overall delivery of the risk process.
• Conducting risk reviews applying qualitative scoring of risks.
• Undertaking Quantitative Risk Analysis techniques.
• Producing appropriate risk management reports to inform decision making.

To do well in this role you’ll need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• A confident and professional manner, coupled with excellent communication skills, with clients and colleagues alike, to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence.
• An analytical thinker, you’ll also be able to show initiative and examples of creativity.
• Self-motivated and able to work well on your own initiative.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across the wider teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure and proven ability to deliver to deadlines.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry’s most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world’s tallest hotel, London’s Heathrow Airport to Europe’s first eco-friendly mosque. You’ll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Meeting your needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It’s a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. Making sure you’re supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.