Risk Manager

Mace; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to support the delivery of complex risk management frameworks. The role involves guiding project risk processes, facilitating workshops, and managing risk plans. Candidates should have experience in risk management, strong collaboration and communication skills, and a commitment to safety and integrity. The company values diversity and offers part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering risk management across complex construction projects.
• Strong communication, engagement and presentation skills.
• Effective collaborator with proven networking capability.

Responsibilities

• Supporting delivery of risk frameworks and strategies.
• Providing guidance on project risk processes.
• Facilitating and delivering risk workshops.
• Identifying opportunities and mitigation actions.
• Managing risk plans and monitoring updates.
• Delivering quantitative risk analysis and reporting.
• Integrating risk with PMO and planning teams.
• Supporting junior staff and championing carbon-reduction commitments.

Skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Knowledge of risk tools

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:

Our client is the utilities provider in the South‑East geographic area. Their purpose is to deliver services in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner and create sustainable long‑term value for all.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Supporting delivery of risk frameworks and strategies.
• Providing guidance on project risk processes.
• Facilitating and delivering risk workshops.
• Identifying opportunities and mitigation actions.
• Managing risk plans and monitoring updates.
• Delivering quantitative risk analysis and reporting.
• Integrating risk with PMO and planning teams.
• Supporting junior staff and championing carbon‑reduction commitments.

You’ll Need To Have

• Experience delivering risk management across complex construction projects.
• Knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software.
• Strong communication, engagement and presentation skills.
• Effective collaborator with proven networking capability.

Our values

Safety 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. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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 with‑in the role.