Principal Risk Consultant / Manager (PMCM)

WSP
Co. Dublin, Ireland
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for risk management professionals who lead projects and coach teams, with expertise in technical risk modeling tools and a preference for hybrid work arrangements across international sectors.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with leadership experience and a track record in risk modeling using tools like Primavera Risk Analyser or Safran Risk
    — “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”
  • Individuals who thrive in cross-industry collaboration and have a global project portfolio
    — “The team works across multiple industries, internally (with WSP design teams) and externally (directly with Clients)”
  • Candidates with a background in coaching and mentoring junior team members
    — “Coach more junior members of the team”

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work is standard, with two days in-office per week in UK locations
    — “hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week”
  • The role involves working on projects in multiple global regions, including Africa and Saudi Arabia
    — “projects currently in Africa as well as the Kingdom of Saudi”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to translate complex risk assessments into actionable insights for non-specialists
    — “Able to explain the results of risk assessments to non-specialists”
  • Showcase your experience in leading risk management workstreams independently
    — “Manage effective risk management services on projects and/or workstreams within larger projects, drawing on minimal input from Associates/Directors”
  • Emphasize your contributions to expanding risk management service offerings in your previous roles
    — “Working as part of the team to develop and expand WSP Risk Management service offering”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful risk management projects
  • client satisfaction
Typical background
expertise in project, programme, and business risk management

Skills & requirements

Required

Risk ManagementProject ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingNetworking

Preferred

Risk AssessmentCost, Schedule, And Business Risk Modeling

Stack & domain

ARMPrimavera Risk AnalyserSafran RiskPredictXactiumCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipProblem SolvingRisk ManagementProject Management

About the role

Original posting from WSP

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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, India and Ireland, including London, Dublin, 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.

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.

Source: WSP careers

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