Risk analyst - united kingdom, birmingham, west midlands

do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it's employees? mott macdonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.

as a risk analyst you will implement risk management procedures working closely with all members of the project team to identify, assess, mitigate and monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle.

a bit about the team

working as part of a multidisciplinary team; providing risk management support to both project teams and clients.

what you will contribute to the team;

managing the risk database

undertaking cost and schedule risk analysis

analysing and reporting the likelihood of success for project schedules linking risk and uncertainty to the tasks to be undertaken

facilitating the escalation of information on risks to the appropriate levels

supporting the knowledge sharing of risks and opportunities across the portfolio of projects ensuring that lessons are learnt

producing risk reports on risk by using risk software

candidate specification

required for the position of risk analyst;

degree in a construction or engineering subject

experience in the construction industry or project environment

good it skills including microsoft office package and risk management software (arm, predict, primavera, pertmaster)

project controls experience

experience in schedule risk analysis

knowledge of nec contracts

preferred, but not required

ability to communicate effectively at all levels

ability to work as part of a team or on your own

effective time management

good presentation skills - written and oral

high attention to detail

if you meet 80% or more of what we're looking for, please still apply. we understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need.

job profile

about the business unit

the advisory and programme delivery (apd) unit delivers management services in all the sectors that mott macdonald operate in the built environment, defence, energy, water, transportation and, education, health and care.

the unit delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to gbp20bn, through the technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health and care management.

how to apply

to apply for this role, please complete our 15-minute application via our website. our talent acquisition coordinators aim to provide feedback within 5 working days with the outcome of your application. more information about our application process can be found here. if you have any questions regarding your application or the role, please reach out to the dedicated recruiter listed who will be more than happy to help.

mott macdonald is work180 accredited - which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force!

benefits we offer:

pension matched up to 7%

life insurance

an annual professional institution subscription

continuous development opportunities - because we want you to thrive

agile/flexible working - because life isn't 9-5

enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies - for parents and care givers

annual company performance bonus scheme - subject to company performance

flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans .

the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

other information

equality, diversity and inclusion

we put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. we encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

if you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

agile working

at mott macdonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. we embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

more about mott macdonald

we're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

a fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

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