Company Description
At AECOM we deliver a better world. Whether improving the 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 world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
Job Description
We are recruiting for a Project Director to join our growing risk team at either our Glasgow or Edinburgh offices.
As a Project Director you will be responsible for leading the risk management capability for AECOM’s major infrastructure projects across a broad range of sectors. Working as part of the Integrated Programme Controls team you will engage with senior stakeholders and customers, develop an accurate understanding of risk exposure, implement appropriate governance and support effective decision making.
You will manage an established team of risk consultants, supporting various capital projects across the UK and opportunities to support AECOM’s vast number of projects and programmes globally.
Responsibilities
* 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
* Coaching and mentoring 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
* Bachelor’s Degree recognised by a university or hold a risk management qualification (MOR, APM Risk, IRM)
* Experience in a multi‑discipline project environment with excellent working knowledge
* Proficient in Industry Risk Management tools (ARM, Xactium, RiskHive, Predict etc.)
* Demonstrated experience in conducting Quantitative Risk Analysis (QCRA & QSRA) using tools such as Safran, Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk
* Competency in implementing Risk Management processes aligned with ISO31000, Institute of Risk Management or Association of Project Management methodologies
* Experience managing a team of risk professionals
* Flexibility to travel and work across different sectors
* Good task facilitation skills
* Knowledge of engineering and construction management
* Working knowledge of current methodologies and tools related to managing projects
Diversity & Inclusion
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 according to EEO guidelines.
Contact & Application
We encourage you to apply through the AECOM careers site. For further enquiries about this role, please contact the hiring team.
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