Risk Lead

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Risk Lead to be engaged on a permanent basis, based in London on a hybrid basis.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Develop an in depth understanding of the scope and delivery schedule to be able to ensure risk and opportunity management always has the correct context and value add to the Delivery and Project leadership.
• Strategic leadership and line management of the Risk Management Lead Function.
• Development of the Risk Management Framework and embedment within projects.
• Delivery and advancement of 'Digital by Default' for the Risk Management Function.
• Build and maintain a high performing team with direct line management and functional management of resources deployed into the delivery teams.
• On-time production and quality of all month end data sets and performance reports related to Risk Management.
• Management of stakeholders from Board to Delivery.

Here's What You'll Need

• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders.
• Deliverables focused and an accomplished problem solver, rising to meet any challenge.
• Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

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