Risk Manager

This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

The project: Mace has been appointed on a framework for a transport client. The successful risk manager (project not enterprise) will work on large-scale complex rail, road, bus or even property related projects. Mace consult will provide project controls/PMO services for the new build construction work of multiple secure sites throughout the UK.

Our values 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

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing and directing clients, consultants, contractors, project team on assigned commission(s) on all risk management matters.
• Partnering with clients 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.
• Accountable for ensuring risk mitigation action plans are developed, risk and action owners appointed and that project plans are updated accordingly and monitored.
• Commenting 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.
• Utilising expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of risk team.
• Leading the integration of risk with PMO and planning disciplines.

You’ll need to have:

• Good understanding of construction projects, decencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle.
• Deep domain knowledge of providing risk leadership in one or more sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of current methodologies & tools related to managing projects (e.g. MS Excel, Risk Hive, PRA, ARM, Primavera P6).
• Extremely collaborative, with ability to build excellent working relationships and have very high political sensitivity and ethics.
• Excellent attention to detail & able to validate & check risk management inputs, recording & reports produced, providing basic commentary & analysis.
• Ability to persuade & influence clients, consultants, suppliers & colleagues.
• Infrastructure and complex project procurement experience.
• A degree or equivalent with professional work experience in one or more specific disciplines in the construction, programme, project or commercial management disciplines.
• Achieved or are working towards Membership/fellow/certified fellow status with one or more professional institutions.

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.