Principal Risk Specialist

• Manage the Risk Management process across the tender(s) and project(s).
• Author implement and maintain the Project Risk Management plan.
• Implement Risk Management policies / procedures / process and instructions.
• Dependant on lifecycle phase: Establish and implement Risk Management Governance within the project. Maintain Risk Governance arrangements through the project lifecycle.
• Plan and conduct risk workshop facilitation.
• Management of Risk data and quality assurance of Risk reporting
• Conduct complex quantitative risk analysis and modelling.
• Act as the Risk Management Subject Matter Expert on projects
• Manage the risk outputs assurance process including data analysis and reporting.

Additional Principal Specialist Responsibilities:

• Support the Risk Discipline Lead in generating risk strategies and frameworks.
• Develop and implement the project Risk Management Plan
• Develop and implement Risk Management policies / procedures / process and instructions.
• Develop and assure training material/support to all stakeholders.
• Peer review and validate the planning and delivery of highly complex QRA.
• Support the Risk Discipline Lead in driving the Risk Community of Practice

Additional Responsibilities (post dependant):

• Support Project Teams understanding of Assumptions Issues and Dependencies in relation to risk management and the distinction between uncertainty and Risk.
• Undertake Line Management activities including performance management and career development.
• Support the definition and development of the risk management resource capability in consultation with the key stakeholders.
• Provide oversight to risk meetings and reviews to ensure risk are managed effectively.
• Manage the lessons learned process.
• Remain informed of industry best practice emerging risks and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications :

Essential:

• Recent and relevant experience in a similar environment / business sector (complex defence and/or engineering projects/programmes).
• Advanced Risk & opportunity management techniques
• Experience of implementing Risk Governance Risk Management methodologies processes systems and tools
• Full project lifecycle experience
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex risk insights to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage effective relationships with project stakeholders and interfacing functions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively.
• Practical experience of quantitative risk analysis modelling tools.

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience in conducting integrated RAID management (Risk Assumptions Issues and Dependencies)
• Knowledge of various contracting methodologies (e.g. FIDIC/NEC/JCT)
• Previous Line Management experience
• Knowledge of peer review process and learning from experience.
• Extensive experience of designing and implementing Risk Management methodologies processes systems and tools.
• The ability to plan develop and deliver QRA models using appropriate tools to analyse cost and schedule data.
• Experience in leading a Risk team.
• Experience in improving or implementing risk management approaches.
• Familiarity with Risk standards and Risk Governance frameworks
• Practical experience using several risk systems and tools.
• Batchelors degree level or equivalent qualification
• Relevant certifications or qualifications in risk management or related fields.

Additional Information :

**Security Clearance**

Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require SC clearance. To gain this they will be required to be a Sole UK national.

this role will be hybrid 2 to 3 days in the Bristol office

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter ! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time