Associate Director - Risk Management

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Risk Management Professional/ Director to join our busy and expanding Scotland Infrastructure Risk team who are supporting a range of high-profile Infrastructure Projects, Programmes and clients. The role will involve supporting the development, management and leadership of our Scotland Infrastructure Risk team in addition to feeding into our national risk management community.

At Turner & Townsend our award-winning Risk Management team are focused on driving innovation, enhancing our client’s integrated controls capability, improving performance, and delivering better programme outcomes. We have a growing national team of over 100 risk management professionals. The breadth and scale of our team provides great opportunities to reach back and draw upon a vast pool of experience to enhance your knowledge.

As part of our consultancy-focused environment, you’ll work closely with clients, the wider Turner & Townsend business, taking ownership of engagements and consistently striving to exceed expectations. This role will provide the opportunity to innovate, collaborate and learn from our experienced and award-winning community and wider extensive Controls and Performance Network. You’ll be joining at a key moment, with the opportunity to mentor and shape a talented junior team and build a high-performing risk function in Scotland. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of risk management in Scotland, influencing client strategy, internal capability, and market positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and delegate activities of the Risk Management team on complex projects or programmes.
• Communication with Senior Management / Stakeholders to deliver updates.
• Accountable for briefing the team on the project scope to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood.
• Developing and maintaining leadership relationships with interfacing disciplines.
• Line management activities including career development and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement in Risk Management processes to create efficiency and increasing benefits to our clients.
• Promote the benefits and requirements of Risk Management within the project and programme team.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise and expert analysis to relevant stakeholders and senior management, supporting effective decision making.
• Training and coaching to clients and less experienced team members on Risk Management processes and practices.
• Support the management of the risk management team and associated business operation activities.

Skills and Behaviours

• You anticipate future challenges and opportunities for clients.
• You set high standards and manage performance to ensure we do better every day.
• You promote teamworking, encourage mutual support as ‘One Business’, forge strong relationships and foster collaboration.
• You coach and mentor others to progress in their careers.
• You create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
• You secure the well-being and safety of people and teams.
• A UK driving license or the ability to travel to client sites across the region, as required, is essential.

Qualifications

• Tangible experience in managing and delivering Risk Management on complex projects/programmes is essential.
• Experience of interfacing with other project disciplines is essential.
• Experience in leading Risk Management teams is essential.
• Practical experience of several risk standards or approaches (ISO31000, APM, Orange Book, IPA) is essential.
• The ability to work in both delivery and transformation projects is desirable.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts is desirable.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.