Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project: Mace will be playing a key role in supporting the future of UK nuclear infrastructure. We are searching for motivated and driven individuals to help steer our team in an exciting period of growth. If you are searching for an opportunity to join a large, high-energy infrastructure consultancy team while delivering a unique programme, please register your interest.

As Associate Director - Risk, you will be accountable for the risk management performance on assigned commission(s). You will create and implement effective risk management frameworks and strategies, manage and direct clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams on all risk management matters. Acting as the risk management subject matter expert, you will oversee the delivery of quantitative risk analysis (cost and time), advise on contingency adequacy as part of the regular reporting cycle, and ensure all activities comply with Mace control centre, client requirements, and prevailing legislation.

You will provide line management to junior risk managers and other project/programme staff, mentor and assist in their personal and career development, innovate and align with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence, and direct the delivery of a high-performing risk team. Additionally, you will support the Hub Risk Lead with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.

Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, you will share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Experience
At least 10 years’ experience or equivalent as a risk management leader delivering a range of project risk management services on major construction programmes.

About you
You are motivated and driven, able to manage and direct diverse teams and stakeholders effectively. You actively engage with peers outside Mace within professional bodies and forums to maintain professional knowledge and advance the profession. You demonstrate leadership in mentoring junior staff and driving innovation aligned with industry best practice.

You share Mace’s values:
- Safety first: championing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment with a focus on wellbeing.
- Client focus: owning the quality of deliverables and building long-term client relationships.
- Integrity: always doing the right thing and influencing positive outcomes.
- Create opportunity: fostering continuous improvement and inspiring people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer welcoming interest from a diverse range of candidates. We encourage applications even if you do not fulfil all criteria, as you may be the best candidate for this or another role. We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where suitable within the role.

Qualifications
Relevant university degree (e.g. risk management, engineering) or equivalent.
Chartered (or equivalent) membership of relevant professional institution(s) such as the Association of Project Managers or Institute of Risk Management.