Arup
Assistant Project Risk Specialist

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Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Arup’s project risk management team has considerable experience of helping our clients understand and manage risks to which they are exposed on large capital investment projects across a variety of industry sectors, including energy (generation and distribution/ transmission), water and transport infrastructure (highways, rail and airports). We work with a variety of client types, including government agencies, local authorities, developers, investors, senior lenders, regulators, contactors and operators. We provide advice at all project lifecycle stages, making reliable contributions to feasibility studies, optioneering, business cases, design development, procurement structuring, tender evaluation, contract management and operational readiness.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a risk manager to join our team in Bristol! You'll join an unrivalled community of experts, where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards a professional qualification, whilst maintaining control and drive of their own career.
You will be given a high level of responsibility from day one, which will involve working in high performing teams and delivering client facing tasks. As you progress in your role at Arup, we envisage you will develop your skills and progress in the levels of responsibility and stimulating projects you are involved with.
Covering the spectrum of programme and project risk management, you will have the opportunity to be involved in all stages of the risk management process from defining risk management processes and strategies, developing quantitative and qualitative project risk profiles, and providing recommendations to our clients on how best to manage their overall risk position.
Typical Responsibilities May Include
- Being the day-to-day assistant risk manager to more senior colleagues and supporting the facilitation of risk workshops and reviews. This includes supporting the development of risk management plans.
- Assessing risk exposure (e.g. Capex, Schedule, revenue, and reputation) qualitatively and semi-quantitatively and quantifying CAPEX & schedule risk exposure on projects using Monte Carlo simulation.
- Project risk monitoring and progress reporting, including creating dashboards and co-ordinating input to provide updates for the client.
- Establishing and managing project risk control processes, the development of project gateway reports and other governance reviews.
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At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
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Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with curiosity, personal drive and who are technically minded. If you are enthusiastic about a career in Programme and Project Risk Management, underpinned by knowledge and understanding of our sector and work, and a desire to deliver excellent services for clients, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. A relevant Risk Management qualification such as APM Risk Management Certificate or Axelos Management of Risk is advantageous, but not essential.
- Knowledge of project and/or programme risk management with the ability to apply a range of digital tools to improve day to day efficiency including the use of MS365.
This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under the UK immigration system. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
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At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.


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We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
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Closing Date: 23rd of September
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