D2 are an independent and growing, professional services business. Since formation in 2011, we have developed a comprehensive suite of programme management capabilities. We combine our industry expertise with innovative thinking and digital products to develop close relationships with our clients and deliver our commitments. We are actively engaged on some of the largest infrastructure projects across the UK and Canada, performing to our mission statement: “Working together to develop intelligent programme management solutions, helping to deliver a more sustainable world”. Overview of Role: We have an exciting opportunity for a Risk Associate to join and help lead our diverse and expanding risk team. For this senior role, we are seeking an ambitious individual with strong risk, controls and performance capabilities to help shape our risk proposition, support business development and grow the risk team nationally. This role will sit within the Programme Performance team with opportunities in the transport (rail, local transport, aviation, highways), infrastructure (energy, utilities, defence and technology) sectors as well as opportunities to grow into wider Programme Performance roles. Supporting projects on both the international and domestic portfolio making this an exciting opportunity to join a growing Consultancy. As a subject matter expert, you will be able to lead the delivery of projects and manage the team supporting the Programme Performance Service Director. The candidate will also support and guide junior/intermediate positions, while driving projects requirements and activities. This role will also involve a level of communication with project clients and stakeholders. Responsibilities: Implementation of an integrated risk management framework across a major capital programme or project. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Facilitate identification, assessment and prioritisation of threats, benefits, efficiencies, opportunities and issues. Drive a proactive focus on mitigation and realisation actions to meet client targets. Proven ability to interface with technical specialists and constructively challenge their knowledge and understanding to provide solutions to clients. Use risk data to inform business case, investment and go/no decisions. Strong communication and articulation skills, being able to confidently guide Exec/Seniors through what risk outputs truly mean, whilst avoiding risk jargon. Monitor overall risk exposure and assess against the remaining risk contingency or budget. Proactively identify acceleration or saving opportunities to better enable successful project delivery. Produce integrated Programme Performance dashboards that align risk data with scope and change, cost, schedule and benefits data to support better informed decision making. Conduct integrated quantitative risk analysis (cost and schedule), including what-if scenarios to inform project contingency levels. Familiarity of the various lens’ risk should be viewed through i.e. not just QRA, including but not limited to Benchmarking, RCF, stress-testing, variance modelling, AI etc. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate experienced levels of competence with tools such as Safran and @risk or similar. Familiarity with other risk/Programme Performance tools – Nodes and Links, nPlan, Acumen Fuse, ARM and Power BI. Familiarity with sustainability and social value risk management including TCFD. Bid and project management experience for public and private clients. Strong organisational and communication skills, confident in a client-facing role. Committed to challenging the norm and identifying new and efficient ways of working. Requirements: Proven experience in a risk delivery role Experience working on major infrastructure projects/programmes APM/IRM risk certified. Benefits: Competitive salary (Salary dependant on experience level) Pension scheme 25 days holiday + option to buy 4 days. Additional 1 day holiday for your birthday Private healthcare and employee assistance programme Group life insurance. Medi Cash health insurance providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills. Enhanced family leave, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption. Cycle to work scheme. Financial and technical support for professional memberships Hybrid working Summer and Winter staff celebration events Core Values: We pride ourselves on behaving and delivering to our core values: People – We encourage diversity whilst investing in, and developing, the very best talent. Integrity - Our reputation, passion, and commitment inspire trust and integrity. Community - We are a collaborative community, understanding challenges from every angle, exploring innovative solutions based on our expert knowledge. Innovation – We are driven to inspire others with fresh creative ideas based on continuously learning.
