Risk Consultant / Senior Risk Consultant

In this role you will implement and advise on risk management for AECOM’s major infrastructure projects. You will collaborate within the Integrated Programme Controls team, engaging with senior stakeholders to understand risk exposure, establish governance, and support informed decisions. You’ll work across UK projects with potential global opportunities, shaping risk strategies for successful delivery. This is a chance to influence major programmes and uplift communities through robust risk practices.

• hybrid work options
• competitive compensation and benefits
• well-being programs
• global opportunities
• equity, diversity and inclusion commitment
• disability confident employer

• Implement risk management with project teams
• Contribute to bids and proposals to win new work
• Conduct risk assurance checks for project and programme risk
• Communicate risk management data to senior leaders
• Produce comprehensive risk reports for decision making
• Coach and mentor staff in risk management best practices
• Facilitate risk identification, assessment and prioritisation
• Develop Risk Registers, Risk Management Plans and Risk Mitigation Plans
• Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis (QCRA/QSRA) using Monte-Carlo techniques to set contingencies
• Design and implement risk management frameworks for projects/programmes
• Support cost, scheduling, project controls and change management teams as needed

• 3+ years of risk management experience with at least 2 years on high-value projects
• Bachelor’s Degree or hold a risk management qualification (MOR, APM Risk, IRM)
• Proven multi-discipline project environment experience
• Proficient in Industry Risk Management tools (ARM, Xactium, RiskHive, Predict)
• Experience with Quantitative Risk Analysis (QCRA/QSRA) using Safran, Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk
• Knowledge of ISO31000, IRM or APM methodologies
• Willingness to travel across sectors
• Good people management and task facilitation skills
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management
• Working knowledge of current project management methodologies

• Stakeholder engagement
• Strong communication with senior leaders
• People management and mentorship
• ARM
• Xactium
• RiskHive