Risk Support

at  Turner Townsend

Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programmes covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you’re never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
The Risk Support will be responsible for supporting the Risk Lead in developing a risk reporting framework to comprehensively report on risks including the following: operational risks, strategic risks and retained risks. The role holder shall provide leadership in risk and opportunity management throughout the delivery of the project assisting the Risk Lead in ensuring that the risk and opportunity management processes are in place and being complied with across the project, including by the Project Delivery Partner and the appointed contractor(s).
The Risk Support will also assist in ensuring that there is a focus on the provision of timely and high-quality information, guidance and specialist advice on risk management across the project. The role holder will also ensure processes are continuously improved to ensure that they are practical, embedded and connected to all key stakeholders.

The Risk Support will be required to possess the following skills:

• Good influencing skills to manage and motivate teams in support of delivery of high risk, value and complex project and programme
• Ability to coordinate and organize multiple sources of reporting inputs / performance data and deliver project / programme reports as required
• An ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years’ experience in risk management with at least 5 years’ experience leading risk management activities across the project lifecycle through to completion in high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale / complexity.
• BEng, BA, BSc in a related discipline

Additional requirements:

• Tangible experience of designing and implementing risk management frameworks within a PMO function
• Proven track record of overseeing risk and opportunity management in major projects environments to enable achievement of project goals and objectives
• Knowledge of risk management principles, methods, techniques, systems and toolkits
• In-depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural / engineering / construction sectors
• Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting
• Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector

Additional Information

Please refer the Job description for details