Director/ Head of Risk

Director/ Head of Risk

Posted 2 weeks ago by Rullion Managed Services

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£1,000 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London
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Accounting Business Analysis Employee Performance Management Executive Leadership Finance Management Performance Management Project Management Risk Management Risk Management Framework Scheduling Stakeholder Management

Summary: The role of Risk Director/Head of Risk involves leading Risk Management for a large infrastructure project in London, requiring extensive experience in managing risks associated with construction methods. The position demands the development and implementation of a comprehensive Risk Management framework and the ability to lead quantitative risk assessments. The candidate will also be responsible for managing a team and engaging with executive leadership and stakeholders. This is an inside IR35 contract role, requiring a strong background in risk management within a mega project environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Hold functional ownership for all Risk Management across the SZC project.
  • Develop, implement, and update a complete Risk Management framework.
  • Utilize appropriate software applications for effective Risk Management.
  • Lead execution of Quantitative Risk Assessments (Cost QRAs, Schedule QRAs, Integrated QRAs).
  • Provide narrative and presentations for various levels within the organization.
  • Coordinate and run Executive Risk Committees.
  • Support team development and maintain a high-performing team.

Key Skills:

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering, or project management.
  • Experience as a Risk Director/Head of Function on large infrastructure projects.
  • Strong mitigation-related skills with an understanding of project and construction methods.
  • Extensive experience across various organizational levels (client/operator, contractor/supplier, consultancy, government).
  • Experience managing a team in a matrix structure.
  • Ability to manage senior stakeholders effectively.

Salary (Rate): £1000/day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

I am currently looking for a Risk Director/ Head of Risk for an inside ir35 contract based in London 3 days a week. You will have large and complex infrastructure project experience and a great understanding of construction methods, how the drive exposure to risk and how to mitigate against this.. For further information about this position please apply.

SZC Project Controls will serve as a centre of excellence, managing and strategically using delivery performance management information. Our team will enable successful delivery of SZC Project through proactive Project Controls that drives forward-looking solutions to continuously improve performance.

As the Risk Lead you will hold functional ownership for all Risk Management across SZC meaning you are responsible for the ownership, deployment, and continuous improvement of all the Risk Management elements of the project. The post holder will be ultimately responsible for developing, implementing and updating a complete Risk Management framework that supports the SZC governance structure, organisation and delivery model. They will ensure their function utilises appropriate software applications and supporting infrastructure to ensure Risk Management SZC is 'Digital by Default'.

The candidate must also have demonstrable experience of managing and leading on Risk Management within a Mega Project environment, with an in depth understanding of Risk Management principles including both scope delivered by the Supply Chain and scope delivered by the Client. They must also be able to lead the execution of Quantative Risk Assessment of significant scale and complexity, spanning Cost QRAs, Schedule QRAs, and Integrated QRAs.

They candidate will have significant knowledge of the Project Controls functions and their purpose to be able to carry out assurance activities within Risk Management without a reliance on the functional leads within Project Controls. They will be able to demonstrate previous experience of providing narrative and presentations for multiple levels in a Programme, Project or Business from Delivery Teams and Functions through to Boards and Investors. They will have experience of working with Executive Leadership Teams and will be comfortable to co-ordinate and run Executive Risk Committees. They will be a people leader with experience of recruitment, supporting their team with continued professional development and using their leadership skills to build and maintain a high-performing team.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering or project management, or related technical field.
  • A track record of working at a Risk Director / Head of Function on large and complex infrastructure projects.
  • Very strong mitigation-related skills underpinned by in depth understanding of project and construction methods and processes, how they drive risk exposure to unlock exploring a range of mitigations.
  • Extensive experience at multiple levels of organisation including: client/operator, contactor/supplier, consultancy and government experience.
  • Experience of successfully managing a team in a matrix structure on a project.
  • Experience with increasing responsibility showing an ability to manage senior stakeholders.

For further information, please apply below or reach out to Richard Lamplugh on (phone number removed). Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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