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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
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms.
Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive,
long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of
innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the
UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by
international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important
to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a
week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices
across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable
rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic
selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We
celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and
embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee
resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds
to promote a culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make
improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at
a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to
medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace
adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex
scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP
flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take
one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the
time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to
purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement
to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we
foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through
training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and
eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual
orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy
or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all
disabled applicants who meet the
essential criteria, please let us know if you
require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.