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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.
The project:
Join a significant defence capital investment programme in the UK. This role will require SC clearance. The opportunity is to work on a variety of projects across the full RIBA stages, ensuring relevant stakeholders and professional team members are engaged throughout, processes and timelines are agreed and communicated to ensure the successful project delivery. At Mace we are looking to grow our business by bringing in passionate individuals who will see challenges as opportunities to improve, innovate and exceed expectations.
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
This role requires construction / infrastructure project risk experience.
You’ll be responsible for:
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.
Ensuring risk mitigation action plans are developed, risk and action owners appointed and that project plans are updated accordingly and monitored.
Leading 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 delivering 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.
Leading 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:
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.
Practical knowledge/application and understanding of the opportunities related to risk/data analytics, Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
Basic knowledge of tools, techniques and software that interfaces with the risk discipline (e.g., planning tools, Astra, P6, MS project).
Good understanding of construction projects, decencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle.
Deep domain knowledge of providing risk leadership in one or more sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).
Experience of working client side as well as consultancy.
You’ll also have:
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships.
Ability to collaborate with and influence others.
Proven ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non-technical audience.
Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment, managing multiple priorities.
Manages, influences and negotiates with senior stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and ability to ‘deep dive’ into topics.
Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to wide range of audiences in our industry.
Effective communication and engagement skills and is able to persuade/influence colleagues and stakeholders.
Effective networking skills.
Ability to contribute to the establishment of high performing teams.
Ability to lead and influence others.
Ability to manage challenging behaviours, relationships and still secure a positive outcome.
Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations.
Flexible, pragmatic and adaptable.
Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to wide range of audiences in our industry.
Note\: This role will require BPSS and SC clearance.
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 organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.