Senior Risk Consultant — Infrastructure & Project Risk in Manchester

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role… As a Senior Risk Consultant, you will be able:

• to deliver risk consulting assignments (profitably and with good feedback)
• to manage small consulting assignments where necessary
• to support the development of the practice

Key responsibilities:

• Support effective risk management services on projects and/or workstreams within larger projects, drawing on minimal input from Principals/Associates/Directors
• Carry out the development and presentation of client risk management deliverables; engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders of the corrective actions needed to mitigate threats and utilise the opportunities in accordance with organisation processes
• Support project leaders in the successful delivery of the project
• Provide regular reports to project and risk managers on the risk status of the projects and programmes providing advice on management of contingency
• Establish and co-ordinate register of risk management activities

YOUR TEAM: The WSP Risk Management Team is a standalone function and works across multiple industries, internally (with WSP design teams) and externally (directly with Clients). The team includes risk professionals with diverse backgrounds and levels of seniority. They are based in various offices across the UK and India, including London, Cambridge, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Cardiff, Bristol, Glasgow, Swindon, Noida, and Bengaluru. Additionally, as part of a larger Global Risk Management team, we collaborate closely with our colleagues in North America and the Middle East. Collaboration and team working are second nature within the team, supported by regular Risk Community of Practice that gets us together as a team to share challenges and best practices. The team actively considers new and innovative ways of working and seeks continuous improvement in the delivery of our services. As well as working on nationwide and local projects that support sustainable growth and development across the UK, we also have projects currently in Africa as well as the Kingdom of Saudi. Our sectors include highways, rail, aviation, energy, water, defence, waste, clean air, active travel and many more in which you could become involved. Our clients are industry leaders, local enterprise companies, and local government organisations, meaning we support growth and opportunity.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Expertise in all aspects of project risk management facilitation
• Have a good understanding or experience of building simple cost, schedule, and business risk models using applications such as ARM, Primavera Risk Analyser, Safran Risk, Predict, and Xactium
• Knowledge of risk management techniques
• Knowledge of project management and project control processes
• Experience of working on infrastructure projects in at least one of the following sub-sectors: rail, energy, highways, aviation, energy, defence and/or utility sectors

DESIRABLE:

• Degree qualified
• A recognised diploma or degree or be qualified by experience with a qualification in risk management
• Membership of the Institute of Risk Management or Association for Project Management Risk Practitioner or other professional associations
• Ability to work to own deadlines and under own initiative

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us: We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.