Associate Director - Risk

Mace; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Peterborough is seeking a Risk Management Leader with over 10 years of experience in major construction projects. The role involves designing effective risk management frameworks, leading a high-performing risk team, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and be adept at problem-solving. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience or equivalent in risk management.
• Expertise in risk tools, techniques, and frameworks.
• Ability to manage uncertainties in project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for risk management performance.
• Design effective risk management frameworks and strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on risk management matters.

Skills

Risk management leadership

Construction project knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Active Risk Manager

Primavera Risk Analyser

Power BI

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Directing the implementation and delivery of a comprehensive range of risk services to support commissions and provide line management leadership and guidance for others within the PMO and planning centre of excellence and the wider Mace business (e.g. other Hubs, international business and other centres of excellence) as required.

Please note - We are looking for risk managers who have worked on large scale/complex construction/infrastructure projects in a risk role. This role will require 3 days travel per week between our client’s office in Kings Cross and our client’s office in Peterborough.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Accountable for the risk management performance on assigned commission(s).
• Creating/designing effective risk management framework(s)/strategy(s).
• Managing and directs clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all risk management matters.
• Is a trusted advisor to and builds strong professional relationships with client organisations.
• Acting as the risk management subject matter expert on assigned project(s)/programme(s)/portfolio(s).
• Managing and directing the delivery of quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).
• Advising on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle as required.
• Ensuring all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.
• Providing line management to more junior risk managers and other project/programme staff as required.
• Utilising expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of risk team.
• Innovating and aligns with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence.
• Directing the delivery of a high performing risk team on the assigned commission.
• Supporting the hub risk lead with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• At least 10 yrs experience or equivalent as risk management leader delivering a range of project risk management services on major construction programmes
• Significant experience of effective risk leadership on significant construction projects.
• Significant experience of setting up effective risk management/assurance frameworks/strategies.
• Expert knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g., Active Risk Manager, risk Hive, @risk, Primavera Risk Analyser).
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
• Comprehensive knowledge planning tools (e.g. Programme P6, Astra, MS project).
• Practical knowledge of Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
• Strong understanding of construction projects, decencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle
• Deep domain knowledge of providing risk leadership in multiple sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).

You’ll Also Have

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form working relationships.
• Ability to collaborate with and influence others.
• Proven ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non-technical audience.
• Managing, influences and negotiates with senior stakeholders (up to C-Suite).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to ‘deep dive’ into topics.
• Ability to solve challenging problems

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.