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About the Role:
Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.
WSP Middle East are currently looking for a Risk Manager to provide leadership on overall risk management and Change Control process for programme management services, developing and maintaining a risk management framework for programmes across WSP's Programme Management and Construction Management projects in the Middle East.
A typical week would include:
* Develop and execute the management of risk and change control plans across the project management services
* Implement Risk and Change Management Strategies
* Support and guide the identification and capture of Risk and Change, analyze, evaluate and report the efforts across all involved programme entities
* Produce Risk and Change reports and monitor progress
* Review and approve Change and Risk Management Plans
* Analyse existing work processes, procedures and systems, identifying opportunities for increased efficiencies and service improvements
* Recommend ways to identify control or reduce change and risk
* Gather associated data from internal or external resources
* Assist in preparing the relevant section of the Program Monthly Reports
Requirements
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
* 15+ years of experience
* Experience in the delivery of risk throughout the project lifecycle including support of investment decisions and delivery/implementation phases
* Understanding of construction contracts and the relationship between risk management and controls/management functions, including; project management, change control, planning & scheduling, cost & commercial management and reporting
* Evidence of previous experience in definition and delivery of risk management plans within projects.
* Strong communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
* Collaborative working style and behavior
* Membership of a professional body (e.g. APM, IRM)
* Risk Management qualification, for example master's degree or IRM International Certificate
* In depth understanding of planning techniques and tools, including P6 and Microsoft Project
* Experience delivering risk management at Programme or Strategic level
* Experience of working in a client environment
* Experience in application of a variety of contract
* Degree educated with risk management experience including evidence of delivery of major projects and / or programmes
What if we can
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring.? Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
About us:
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic.
About the Company
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.