Senior Risk Manager at Mace

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Risk Management, Construction Projects, Risk Analysis, Data Analytics, Interpersonal Skills, Stakeholder Management, Presentation Skills, Project Management, Mentoring, Client Relationship Management, Contingency Planning, Risk Frameworks, Quantitative Risk Analysis, Software Proficiency, Problem Solving, Negotiation

Industry

Construction

Description

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. Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. 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. Manages, and may direct, the implementation and delivery of a range of risk services to support commissions and to provide line management leadership and guidance for others within the PMO and planning centre of excellence and assigned hub as required. You’ll be responsible for: Accountable for the risk management performance of assigned commission(s). Creating/designing effective risk management framework(s)/strategy(s) on assigned commission(s). Managing and directing clients, consultants, contractors, project team on assigned commission(s) on all risk management matters. Partners with client 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 recognize opportunities and mitigations to minimize 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. Supervising and directing the delivery of project/programme quantitative risk analysis (cost and time). 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. Providing line management to team and other project/programme members. Utilizing expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of risk team. Directing the integration of risk with PMO and planning disciplines. Supporting the hub risk lead with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission. Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. You’ll need to have: Experience of effective risk leadership on complex construction projects. Experience of setting up effective risk management/assurance frameworks/strategies. Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g., Active Risk Manager, riskHive, @risk, Primavera Risk Analyser). Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome. Practical knowledge/application, and understanding of the opportunities related to risk/data analytics, Power BI and other reporting suite tools. Basic knowledge of tools, techniques and software that interfaces with the risk discipline (e.g., planning tools, Astra, P6, MS project). Minimum 5yrs experience or equivalent delivering a range of project risk management services on major construction projects. Relevant university degree (e.g. risk management, engineering) or equivalent. Chartered (or equivalent) membership of a relevant professional institution e.g. Association of Project Managers/Institute of Risk Management. You’ll also 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). Experience of working client side as well as consultancy. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships. Ability to collaborate with and influence others. Proven ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non-technical audience. Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment, managing multiple priorities. Managing, influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and ability to ‘deep dive’ into topics. Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to wide range of audiences in our industry. 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 organization. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. Apply now for a confidential discussion. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Senior Risk Manager is accountable for the risk management performance of assigned commissions and is responsible for creating effective risk management frameworks. They will manage and direct clients and project teams on all risk management matters while providing expert advice and facilitating risk workshops.