Associate Director - Risk

Mace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace, a leading international construction and consultancy firm, is seeking an experienced Risk Management Leader to steer risk activities on major UK infrastructure programmes. You will manage a diverse team, set risk frameworks, and ensure alignment with client requirements and legal standards.

You will lead the delivery of quantitative risk analyses for cost and schedule, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with hub leadership to optimize resourcing while driving the firm toward net zero

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience delivering risk management on major construction programmes.
• Degree in risk management, engineering or related field.
• Chartered or equivalent membership of a professional body (APM/IRM).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for risk management performance on assigned commissions.
• Create risk management frameworks and strategies.
• Direct clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams on risk matters.

Skills

Risk management leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered professional membership

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. The project: Mace will be playing a key role in supporting the future of UK nuclear infrastructure. We are searching for motivated and driven individuals to help steer our team in an exciting period of growth. If you are searching for an opportunity join a large, high-energy infrastructure consultancy team while delivering a unique programme,

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Accountable for the risk management performance on assigned commission(s).
• Creating designs effective risk management framework(s)/strategy(s).
• Managing and directing clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all risk management matters.
• 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 10yrs experience or equivalent as risk management leader delivering a range of project risk management services on major construction programmes.
• Relevant university degree (e.g. risk management, engineering) or equivalent.
• Chartered (or equivalent) membership of relevant professional institution(s) e.g. Association of Project Managers/Institute of Risk Management.
• Actively engages with peers out with Mace within professional bodies and other forum to maintain professional knowledge and work across industry to advance the profession.

Our valuesSafety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

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