Senior Risk Consultant (PMCM) in Manchester

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Role Overview

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.

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 Qualifications

• Expertise in all aspects of project risk management facilitation.
• Good understanding or experience of building simple cost, schedule, and business risk models using applications such as ARM, Primavera Risk Analyzer, 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, 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.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy allows you to work from home two days a week, with offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds, promote a culture of inclusion and belonging, and support employees through resource groups.
• Health & Wellbeing: support via Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” daily for personal activities, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave purchase options, and use of bank holiday entitlement.
• Professional development: training, mentoring and Chartership opportunities.

About WSP

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.

Inclusivity Statement

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.

Application

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. Apply today.