Overview
Join to apply for the Principal Risk Consultant / Manager (PMCM) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.
Responsibilities
* to deliver risk consulting assignments (profitably and with good feedback)
* to lead and manage small consulting assignments where necessary
* to contribute to the development of the practice
Key Responsibilities
* Manage effective risk management services on projects and/or workstreams within larger projects, drawing on minimal input from Associates/Directors
* Lead on 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
* Coach more junior members of the team
* Working as part of the team to develop and expand WSP Risk Management service offering
* Embed and share knowledge and best practice
* Build professional networks and relationships to support business development activities
We\'d Love To Hear From You If You Have
* Expertise in all aspects of project, programme, and business risk management facilitation
* Experience of building complicated cost, schedule, and business risk models using applications such as using applications such as ARM, Primavera Risk Analyser, Safran Risk, Predict, and Xactium
* Able to explain the results of risk assessments to non-specialists
* Can suggest appropriate risk assessments to non-specialists
* Can suggest appropriate risk management actions for identified risks
* Knowledge of risk management techniques
* Knowledge of project management and project control processes.
Desirable
* 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
* Previous line manger experience
* Consultancy experience
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, Noida, and Bengaluru. Additionally, as part of a larger Global Risk Management team, we collaborate closely with our colleagues in the North America and the Middle East
* Collaboration and team working are central 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
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.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
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\u2019s in it for you?
* Work-life balance: 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: Thrive programme; Virtual GP service; reasonable workplace adjustments; Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships; menopause support package.
* Flex your time: WSP My Hour, 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: 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 identity, 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.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance and Sales
* Industries: Professional Services
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