AECOM
Associate Risk Manager / Project Director
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Associate Risk Manager / Project Director
Project Director – Risk Management
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving commutes, ensuring energy reliability, providing access to clean water, or reshaping cities, our work transforms lives.
We’re the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, collaborating with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With increasing global infrastructure investments, our expertise is in high demand. Join our team of 50,000+ professionals—planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, and programme managers—who create tangible impact worldwide.
We’re one global team, driven by a shared mission: delivering a better world.
Job Description
About the Role
We’re recruiting a Project Director to join our risk management team based in our London, Manchester, Birmingham, or Bristol offices.
As a Project Director, you will lead risk management for AECOM’s major infrastructure projects across diverse sectors. You’ll uphold robust risk expertise, collaborating with senior stakeholders, internal teams, and external partners. Reporting to the Director of Programme Controls, you’ll oversee a team of risk consultants and play a key role in both UK projects and AECOM’s international portfolio.
This is a senior leadership position, demanding invaluable strategic, technical, and team management skills.
Responsibilities
Core Accountabilities:
- Act as the risk management lead for high-value projects and programmes
- Ensure effective implementation of risk management throughout project lifecycles
- Provide direct risk input during bidding and proposals to secure new business
- Conduct risk assurance checks to validate project and programme methodologies
- Present key risk data to senior executives for informed decision-making
- Produce comprehensive risk reports to support leadership
- Coach and mentor staff in best-practice risk management
- Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and prioritisation
- Develop and refine Risk Registers, Risk Management Plans, and Mitigation Plans
- Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis (QCRA & QSRA), including:
- Implementing Monte Carlo simulations
- Determining project contingency levels
- Designing and adapting risk management frameworks
- Offer expertise to cost, scheduling, project controls, and change management teams
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Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Degree: Bachelor’s from a recognised university or equivalent risk management certification (MOR, APM Risk, IRM)
- Experience:
- Proven leadership within multi-discipline project environments (preferably in infrastructure, construction, or engineering)
- Proficiency with industry risk tools (ARM, Xactium, RiskHive, Predict, MMS, Risk Analytics Suite)
- Demonstrated expertise in Quantitative Risk Analysis, including tools like Primavera Risk Analyser, @RISK, Safran Solutions
- Experience implementing risk processes aligned with ISO 31000, Institute of Risk Management, or Association for Project Management (APM) standards
- Track record managing risk teams and advising client stakeholders
- Downloads:
- Travel flexibility and adaptability to multi-sector engagements
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
- In-depth knowledge of engineering, construction, and project management methodologies
** AECOM celebrates diversity**—including neurodiversity—and values difference as a driver of innovation. If you have a disability requiring accommodation during the application process, please contact: redacted@aecom.com
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Security Note
All employees must commit to in-person onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment to uphold our security standards.
About AECOM
AECOM is the Fortune 500 global leader in infrastructure consulting. From advisory and planning to design, engineering, and construction management, we partner with clients to solve their challenges. Our $16.1 billion (FY25) revenue and 50,000+ global team combine expertise, sustainability focus, and diversity to create lasting, equitable impact.
Why Join Us?
Culture & Opportunities
- ‘Start Here, Grow Here’: Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and purpose-driven environment
- Hybrid working flexibility—balance office, remote, and client-site needs
- Diverse, inclusive teams that value your unique networks and ideas
- Holistic benefits: World-class compensation, sustainability programmes, wellness offerings
Equality & Support
We are committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer.
If you meet this role’s essential criteria and have a disability or long-term condition, we encourage you to apply through our Disability Confident Interview Scheme via: redacted@mylbama.com
Additional Information
All applicant data is handled confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
Location: London (Aldgate Tower), Hybrid
Division: International / Buildings & Places
Job Reference: PXXX00429
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