Risk Specialist (project risk)

Our client Aker Solutions are changemakers and accelerators. With more than 180 years of experience, they have a proud history of delivering complex projects to the energy industry, and are currently looking for talented individuals to help them shape the path towards a sustainable energy future.

Their New Build business unit is looking for a Risk Specialist to join the London project controls team.

What will you be doing?

• Support with risk management process implementation in projects in accordance with contractual requirements and the management system 
• Participate in risk meetings (and any related sessions) as part of monthly project risk review process   
• Coordination and follow up of risk activities in line with project routines
• Maintain project specific risk management procedures and processes
• Assist Risk Lead with performing cost and schedule risk analysis  
• Deliver risk management training sessions during project start-up and in ongoing execution phase   
• Perform lessons learned across all studies and projects to support continuous improvement
• Support with implementing initiatives to secure a good risk management culture in Projects 
• Identify and develop further work opportunities with existing clients
• Act as focal point for all risk management related matters in Projects (internal and external with clients)
• Support and assist in functional development of risk department / discipline
• Support and comply with the Project Execution Model (PEM)

We think you should have:
 

• Master or bachelor’s degree/higher technical or business education
• Strong experience from large and complex international projects
• Knowledge of risk management systems and processes
• Technical or commercial background with an analytical mindset
• A proactive problem solver with the right attitude
• Hands on, independent and service-minded
• Capacity to work in multifunctional and multicultural teams
• Organized and ability to work systematically and with accuracy
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams utilities and proficient in digital tools and solutions
• Knowledge of Energy industry (Oil & Gas or Renewables) is a plus
• Knowledge of NEC3/FIDIC contracts beneficial.

More reasons to work with Aker Solutions:

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week

Interested? Contact us.

For more information about the position, please contact: Stephen Laurie, NES Advantage Solutions. 
NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service.


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