Risk Lead

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Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge, practical, construction expertise and project delivery consultancy, 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

The project:

A major urban development project comprising of new homes, commercial properties, public spaces and smart urban mobility. Mace have the opportunity to develop and lead and implement the PMO structure to deliver this city development.

Leads 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Accountable for the risk management performance on assigned commission(s).

• Creates/designs effective risk management framework(s)/strategy(s).

• Manages and directs clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all risk management matters.

• A trusted advisor to and builds strong professional relationships with client organisations.

• Acts as the risk management subject matter expert on assigned project(s)/programme(s)/portfolio(s).

• Leads and directs the delivery of quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).

• Advises on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle as required.

• Ensures all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.

• Provides line management to more junior risk managers and other project/programme staff as required.

• Utilises expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of risk team.

• Innovates and aligns with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence.

• Leads the delivery of a high performing risk team on the assigned commission.

• Supports the hub risk lead with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.

• Works 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:

• Relevant degree qualification.

• Proven experience working on city development, programme, projects.

• Knowledge transfer and mentoring experience.

You'll also have:

• Professional membership or working towards demonstrable professional or personal development.

• Significant experience of effective risk leadership.

• Significant experience of setting up effective risk management/assurance frameworks and strategies.

• Expert knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software i.e., active risk manager, riskHive, @risk, primavera, etc.

• Practical knowledge of PowerBi and other reporting suite tools.

• Experience in the successful delivery phase of relevant projects and programmes.

• Programme management expertise.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen.

• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.

• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

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

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