Risk Manager

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About the Role

We are looking for a Risk Manager to provide advisory and delivery support for major infrastructure and development programs across New Zealand. This role involves working as a consultant within client teams, helping to establish and manage risk frameworks, facilitate workshops, and deliver quantitative and qualitative risk analysis. You will play a key role in enabling confident decision-making and ensuring predictable outcomes for complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain risk frameworks aligned to ISO 31000 and client governance requirements
• Facilitate risk identification and assessment workshops across technical, commercial, regulatory, and delivery areas
• Develop and maintain risk registers and ensure integration with schedule and cost controls
• Lead cost and schedule risk analysis using Monte Carlo simulation tools such as Safran Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, or @Risk
• Prepare risk reporting for Steering Committees and Programme Boards, including trend analysis and treatment effectiveness
• Support procurement strategies by advising on risk allocation and contributing to contract risk schedules
• Assess regulatory and consenting risks and integrate them into program risk profiles
• Engage with stakeholders and facilitate workshops with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners
• Provide clear and concise risk insights to senior leaders and governance groups

Here is an example of a day in the life of this role:

• Lead monthly risk reviews and workshops
• Update risk registers and treatment plans
• Run quantitative risk analysis updates and produce P50/P90 reporting
• Prepare governance dashboards and present key risk insights
• Support procurement and contract development with risk allocation advice
• Collaborate with PMO, planning, commercial, and delivery teams to embed risk management

What You’ll Bring

Experience

• 5–10 years in risk management roles within major infrastructure projects or related consulting environments
• Proven experience delivering quantitative risk analysis for large programs or portfolios
• Familiarity with New Zealand delivery environments including alliances, PPPs, and public-sector governance

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in risk tools such as Safran Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, or @Risk
• Understanding of planning tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project and how risk interacts with cost and schedule baselines
• Knowledge of construction delivery risks including design development, procurement, market capacity, and consenting

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, finance, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as IRM, PMI-RMP, or APM Risk are advantageous

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.