OverviewJob DescriptionWhat if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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.
Your RoleA Little More About Your Role… As a Senior Risk Consultant, you will be able to:
deliver risk consulting assignments (profitably and with good feedback)
manage small consulting assignments where necessary
support the development of the practice
Key responsibilities
Support effective risk management services on projects and/or workstreams within larger projects, drawing on minimal input from Principals/Associates/Directors
Carry out the development and presentation of client risk management deliverables; engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders on corrective actions needed to mitigate threats and utilise opportunities in accordance with organisation processes
Support project leaders in the successful delivery of the project
Provide regular reports to project and risk managers on the risk status of the projects and programmes, providing advice on management of contingency
Establish and coordinate register of risk management activities
Your Team
The WSP Risk Management Team is a standalone function and works across multiple industries, internally with WSP design teams and externally with clients
The team includes risk professionals with diverse backgrounds and levels of seniority, based in offices across the UK and India, and part of a larger Global Risk Management team collaborating with colleagues in North America and the Middle East
Collaboration and team working are supported by a Risk Community of Practice to share challenges and best practices
The team seeks continuous improvement in the delivery of services and works on nationwide, local, and international projects across sectors including highways, rail, aviation, energy, water, defence, and more
Clients include industry leaders, local enterprises, and local government organisations
What we’re looking for
Expertise in all aspects of project risk management facilitation
Understanding or experience of building simple cost, schedule, and business risk models using applications such as ARM, Primavera Risk Analyser, Safran Risk, Predict, and Xactium
Knowledge of risk management techniques
Knowledge of project management and project control processes
Experience of working on infrastructure projects in at least one of the following sub-sectors: rail, energy, highways, aviation, energy, defence and/or utility sectors
Desirable
Degree qualified
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 or other professional associations
Ability to work to own deadlines and under own initiative
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.
About Us and Benefits
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
What’s in it for you?
Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK
Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion
Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, gym benefits, and menopause support
Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities, plus part-time/flexible working, extra leave options, and bank holiday use
Your development: Training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities
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EEO statement: 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. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.
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