Principal Risk Consultant / Manager (PMCM) – WSP, UK & Ireland
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Job Description
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.
A Little More About Your Role
* 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 utilisation of opportunities according to organisational 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
Your Team
* The WSP Risk Management Team is a standalone function and works across multiple industries, internally and externally.
* The team includes risk professionals with diverse backgrounds and levels of seniority; they are based in various offices across the UK and India.
* Collaboration and team working are second nature within the team, supported by a regular Risk Community of Practice.
* 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 in Africa and the Kingdom of Saudi.
* Our clients are industry leaders, local enterprise companies, and local government organisations, meaning we support growth and opportunity.
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 ARM, Primavera Risk Analyser, Safran Risk, Predict, and Xactium.
* Able to explain the results of risk assessments to non-specialists.
* Can suggest the appropriate risk assessments to non-specialists.
* Can suggest the 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 manager experience.
* Consultancy experience.
Other Information
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.
What’s in it for you?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. 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.
Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, celebrating integrity and treating people with respect, and supporting each other in a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments and the Gymflex scheme, offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth.
WeAreWSP 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.
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.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance and Sales
Industries
* Professional Services
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