Principal Risk Consultant / Manager (PMCM)

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. A little more about your role… As a Principal Risk Consultant / Manager, you will be able: To deliver risk consulting assignments (profitably and with good feedback) To lead and manage small consulting assignments where necessary To 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; engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders of the corrective actions needed to mitigate threats and utilise the opportunities in accordance with organisation processes. Support project leaders in the successful delivery of the project Coach more junior members of the team Working 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: The WSP Risk Management Team is a standalone function and works across multiple industries, internally (with WSP design teams) and externally (directly with Clients) The team includes risk professionals with diverse backgrounds and levels of seniority. They are based in various offices across the UK and India, including London, Cambridge, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Cardiff, Bristol, Glasgow, Noida, and Bengaluru. Additionally, as part of a larger Global Risk Management team, we collaborate closely with our colleagues in the North America and the Middle East Collaboration and team working are second nature within the team, supported by regular Risk Community of Practice that gets us together as a team to share challenges and best practices. The team actively considers new and innovative ways of working and seeks continuous improvement in the delivery of our services As well as working on nationwide and local projects that support sustainable growth and development across the UK, we also have projects currently in Africa as well as the Kingdom of Saudi. Our sectors include highways, rail, aviation, energy, water, defence, waste, clean air, active travel and many more in which you could become involved Our clients are industry leaders, local enterprise companies, and local government organisations, meaning we support growth and opportunity We'd love to hear from you if you have: Expertise in all aspects of project, programme, and business risk management facilitation Experience of building complicated cost, schedule, and business risk models using applications such as using applications such as ARM, Primavera Risk Analyser, Safran Risk, Predict, and Xactium Able to explain the results of risk assessments to non-specialists Can suggest appropriate risk assessments to non-specialists Can suggest appropriate 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 be qualified by experience with a qualification in risk management Membership of the Institute of Risk Management or Association for Project Management Risk Practitioner Previous line manger 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. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. #LI-RM2