Principal Risk Consultant / Manager (PMCM)
Location: WSP in the UK & Ireland
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 shape a career as unique as you.
A Little More About Your Role
Deliver risk consulting assignments profitably and with good feedback
Lead and manage small consulting assignments where necessary
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; engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to mitigate threats and utilise opportunities
Support project leaders in the successful delivery of the project
Coach junior members of the team
Work 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
Standalone function working across multiple industries, internally and externally
Team includes risk professionals with diverse backgrounds and levels of seniority, based in UK and India with global collaboration
Collaboration and team working are second nature, supported by regular Risk Community of Practice
Team actively seeks continuous improvement and innovative ways of working
Projects include highways, rail, aviation, energy, water, defence, waste, clean air, active travel and more across UK, Africa and Saudi Arabia
Clients are industry leaders, local enterprise companies and local government organisations
We'd Love To Hear From You If You Have
Expertise in all aspects of project, programme, and business risk management facilitation
Experience building complex cost, schedule, and business risk models using applications such as ARM, Primavera Risk Analyzer, Safran Risk, Predict, and Xactium
Ability to explain results of risk assessments to non-specialists
Suggest appropriate risk assessments and 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 qualification in risk management by experience
Membership of the Institute of Risk Management or Association for Project Management Risk Practitioner
Previous line manager experience
Consultancy experience
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: hybrid working policy, flexibility to work from home two days a week, opportunities to collaborate in modern offices.
Inclusion & Belonging: welcoming applicants from varied backgrounds and encouraging authentic selves.
Health & Wellbeing: support via Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gymflex scheme, menopause support.
Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” for personal activities, part-time & flexible arrangements, additional leave options.
Your development: training, mentoring, Chartership support.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Professional Services
Equal Opportunity / EEO 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 in support of your application.
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