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Sector: Construction and Building Services
Role: Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Position status: We are growing our team in 2024 and would be interested to speak to experienced assistant risk manager with construction and project management experience.
Please get in touch if you would like to hear about working with Mace.
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:
The Risk Support will be responsible for supporting the Risk Lead in developing a risk reporting framework to comprehensively report on risks including operational risks, strategic risks, and retained risks.
The role holder shall provide leadership in risk and opportunity management throughout the delivery of MetroLink, assisting the Risk Lead in ensuring that the risk and opportunity management processes are in place and being complied with across the project, including by the Project Delivery Partner and the appointed contractor.
The Risk Support will also assist in ensuring that there is a focus on the provision of timely and high-quality information, guidance, and specialist advice on risk management across MetroLink.
The role holder will also ensure processes are continuously improved to ensure that they are practical, embedded, and connected to all key stakeholders.
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 wellClient focus - Deliver on our promiseIntegrity - Always do the right thingCreate opportunity - For our people to excelYou'll be responsible for: Supporting the risk performance on assigned commissions under the direction of more senior risk professionals.Assisting with the effective implementation of risk framework/strategy on assigned projects.Building strong professional relationships with Client representatives.Supporting the Project team in the administration of the risk process, particularly concerning the risks to the achievement of key objectives.Assisting with the facilitation and delivery of risk workshops such as scribe.Contributing to the delivery of monthly risk reports, externally to the Client and internally to the Project team.Supporting the alignment of all activities/operations to the Mace Control Centre, Client requirements, and any other prevailing legislation.Contributing to the integration of risk with PMO and Planning disciplines.Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.Designing and implementing risk management frameworks within a PMO function.Overseeing risk and opportunity management in major project environments to enable the achievement of project goals and objectives.You'll need to have: University degree or equivalent in a related discipline.In-depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural/engineering/construction sectors.Dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of processes and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting.Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector.You'll also have: Good influencing skills to manage and motivate teams in support of delivery of high-risk, value and complex projects and programme.Ability to coordinate and organize multiple sources of reporting inputs/performance data and deliver project/programme reports as required.An ability to work effectively in a team environment.Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high-quality service.Knowledge of risk management principles, methods, techniques, systems, and toolkits.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.
CompanyIf you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us.Fortune favours the brave - and so do weAt Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits.
We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world.
Reward and recognitionWe invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes:
22 days of holiday, plus two 'Mace Days' to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut downContributory pension schemeLife assuranceHighly competitive maternity and paternity packageReimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership feesSeason ticket loanAnnual health screeningPrivate medical insuranceSponsorship of education schemes (on approval)Continuous on the job training and developmentCycle to work schemeWe know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives.
At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life.
We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees.
Our performance management and appraisal approach is based on ability and talent.
Top performers are recognised for both their contribution to projects and their broader contribution to the business.
At Mace we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and we recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves.
Regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or affiliation to any political party, we embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every Mace person is treated equally, fairly and with respect.
We are proud partners of Stonewall's global diversity champions programme that ensures all LGBT+ staff are accepted without exception at Mace.
Mace's corporate purpose statement is 'Redefining the boundaries of ambition'.
Support for disabled employees is provided by:Our recruitment and HR Teams have undertaken disability awareness training and are eager to provide an inclusive and accessibility experience to job applicants and new colleagues.
Enabled at Mace – employee network.
Its aims are to support its members and to raise awareness and remove barriers around disability, neurodiversity and other impairments to support their aim to create an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone.
Disability Confident – We are using the requirements of the government scheme to create an inclusive environment for disabled job applicants and existing colleagues.
Clear Assured – an externally verified accreditation around equality, diversity and inclusion practice across our business, driving improvements to our policies, processes and practices.
Recite Me – an assistive technology tool that provides access support to all employees.
It is located on our intranet site, our website and job vacancy platform.
Mace are member of the Business Disability Forum, giving access to a wide range of resources and information.
Our line managers have access to their confidential support line.
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