Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programmes covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
The Risk Support will be responsible for supporting the Risk Lead in developing a risk reporting framework to comprehensively report on risks including the following: operational risks, strategic risks and retained risks. The role holder shall provide leadership in risk and opportunity management throughout the delivery of the project, 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(s).
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 the project. The role holder will also ensure processes are continuously improved to ensure that they are practical, embedded and connected to all key stakeholders.
Additional requirements:
1. 5+ years' experience in risk management and a proven track record of conducting risk management and mitigation activities in high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale / complexity.
2. Tangible experience of designing and implementing risk management frameworks within a PMO function
3. Proven track record of overseeing risk and opportunity management in major projects environments to enable achievement of project goals and objectives
4. Knowledge of risk management principles, methods, techniques, systems and toolkits
5. In-depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural / engineering / construction sectors
6. Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting
7. Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector
The Risk Support will be required to possess the following skills:
8. Good influencing skills to manage and motivate teams in support of delivery of high risk, value and complex project and programme
9. Ability to coordinate and organize multiple sources of reporting inputs / performance data and deliver project/ programme reports as required
10. An ability to work effectively in a team environment
11. Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
12. Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service
Qualifications
13. BEng, BA, BSc in a related discipline
Additional Information
What we offer you:
14. Full time
15. Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
16. 8% Pension
17. 25 days Annual leave (23 days + 2 company days)
18. Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
19. Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
20. Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.