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. To find out more about our Project and Programme Management Services business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/services/programme-and-project-management To find out more about our risk and value management services, please click on the following link: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/services/risk-and-value-management **A little more about your role…** As a Senior Risk Consultant, you will be able: + to deliver risk consulting assignments (profitably and with good feedback) + to manage small consulting assignments where necessary + to support the development of the practice Key responsibilities + Support effective risk management services on projects and/or workstreams within larger projects, drawing on minimal input from Principals/Associates/Directors + Carry out 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 + Provide regular reports to project and risk managers on the risk status of the projects and programmes providing advice on management of contingency + Establish and co-ordinate register of risk management activities **WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:** + Expertise in all aspects of project risk management facilitation + Have a good understanding or experience of building simple cost, schedule, and business risk models using applications such as using applications such as ARM, Primavera Risk Analyser, Safran Risk, Predict, and Xactium + Knowledge of risk management techniques + Knowledge of project management and project control processes + Experience of working on infrastructure projects in at least one of the following sub-sectors: rail, energy, highways, aviation, energy, defence and/or utility sectors **DESIRABLE** + Degree qualified + 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 or other professional associations + Ability to work to own deadlines and under own initiative **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, Swindon, 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 **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.** Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. **With us, you can. Apply today.** **\#LI-JC3** **We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!** In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are) **WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU** **Work-life balance?** WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK. **Inclusivity & Diversity?** We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. **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. Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation. **Flex your time?** For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. **Your development?** We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring. **APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!** **\#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._ _Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date._