Senior Risk Manager

Position Status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in March subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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 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:  

• 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 

Managing, and may direct, the implementation and delivery of a range of risk services to support commissions and to provide line management leadership and guidance for others within the PMO and planning centre of excellence and assigned hub as required. 

You'll Be Responsible For:

• Accountable for the risk management performance of assigned commission(s).
• Creating/designing effective risk management framework(s)/strategy(s) on assigned commission(s).
• Managing and directing clients, consultants, contractors, project team on assigned commission(s) on all risk management matters.
• Partnering with client meeting their expectations and building strong professional relationships.
• Providing expert advice and support to project/programme teams in the administration of the risk process, particularly with respect to the risks to achievement of key project objectives and escalation of risks.
• Facilitating and driving the delivery of risk workshops.
• Working with Project Managers to recognise opportunities and mitigations to minimise risk exposure.
• Accountable for ensuring risk mitigation action plans are developed, risk and action owners appointed and that project plans are updated accordingly and monitored.
• Managing and directing the delivery of project/programme quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).
• Commenting on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle as required.
• Developing and delivers monthly risk reports, externally to the client and internally to the project team.
• Ensuring all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.
• Providing line management to team and other project/programme members.
• Utilising expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of risk team.
• Managing the integration of risk with PMO and planning disciplines.
• 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:

• Min. 5yrs experience or equivalent delivering a range of project risk management services on major construction projects.
• Experience of effective risk leadership on complex construction projects. 
• Experience of setting up effective risk management/assurance frameworks/strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g., Active Risk Manager, RiskHive, @risk, Primavera Risk Analyser).
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.

Note: The estimated salary for this position is $125,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

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 organization.

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

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