Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
Job Description
We are recruiting for a Project Director for our growing risk team at either our Glasgow or Edinburgh offices. As a Project Director, you will lead the risk‑management capability for AECOM’s major infrastructure projects across a broad range of sectors.
Working as part of the AECOM Integrated Programme Controls team, you will engage with senior stakeholders and customers, collaborating with internal, client and sub‑contractor staff to develop an accurate understanding of risk exposure, implement appropriate governance and support effective decision‑making.
In this senior position you will manage an established team of risk consultants, supporting various capital projects across the UK with opportunities to support AECOM’s vast number of projects and programmes globally.
Key Accountabilities
* Act as the risk‑management lead for high‑value projects and programmes
* Engage with project teams to ensure the effective implementation of risk‑management
* Provide direct risk‑management input to bids and proposals to secure new business
* Perform risk assurance checks to ensure the quality of project and programme risk‑management
* Communicate key project and programme risk‑management data to senior leaders
* Produce comprehensive risk reports for informed decision‑making
* Coach and mentor staff in risk‑management best practice
* Facilitate identification, assessment and prioritisation of risks
* Develop robust Risk Registers, Risk Management Plans, and Risk Mitigation Plans
* Conduct Quantitative Risk Analysis (QCRA and QSRA), utilising techniques such as Monte‑Carlo to establish project contingency levels
* Design and implement risk‑management frameworks for projects and programmes
* Support cost, scheduling, project controls and change management teams where appropriate
Qualifications
As the ideal candidate you will have experience working within our primary markets along with the following preferred experience and qualifications.
* Bachelor’s degree from a recognised and accredited university or hold a risk‑management qualification (MOR, APM Risk, IRM)
* Proven experience and excellent working knowledge gained in a multi‑discipline project environment
* Proficient in the use of industry risk‑management tools (ARM, Xactium, RiskHive, Predict, etc.)
* Demonstrable experience in conducting Quantitative Risk Analysis (QCRA & QSRA) using tools such as Safran, Primavera Risk Analyzer, @risk, etc.
* Competency in implementing risk‑management processes aligned with ISO31000, the Institute of Risk Management or Association of Project Management methodologies
* Experience managing a team of risk professionals
* Flexibility to travel and work in different sectors
* Good task facilitation skills
* Knowledge of engineering and construction management
* Working knowledge of current project‑management methodologies and tools
Additional Information
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives.
All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Finance and Sales (plus Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, Construction)
* Location model: Hybrid (Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Remote)
* Business line: Buildings & Places
* Business group: DCS
* Strategic business unit: Europe & India
* Career area: Risk Management
* ReqID: J10126985
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