Risk Lead

About the role

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. The project involves constructing an 800-mile high-speed rail network in California, with 119 miles currently under construction in the Central Valley. Initial operation is targeted between 2030 and 2033, with total costs estimated between $88–$128 billion.

Responsibilities

• Hold accountability for risk management performance, designing and implementing effective frameworks and strategies across assigned commissions.
• Act as subject matter expert, leading quantitative risk analysis and advising on contingency adequacy within reporting cycles.
• Provide trusted guidance to clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams, building strong professional relationships.
• Lead and mentor high-performing risk teams, supporting recruitment, resourcing, and career development of junior colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with Mace Control Centre, client requirements, and prevailing legislation, driving innovation and service excellence.
• Champion sustainability and net zero carbon transition, proactively managing emissions and embedding responsible practices in delivery.
• Champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules.
• Lead on cost management services including estimating, procurement, and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes.
• Lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives aligned with compliance obligations.
• Mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery and a continuous improvement culture.

Requirements

• Chartered membership (APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA) or equivalent professional qualifications and development.
• Significant experience leading risk management frameworks and strategies on major construction programmes.
• Expert knowledge of risk tools, techniques, software, and advanced planning/reporting systems.
• Proven leadership of diverse teams, effective stakeholder engagement, and commitment to sustainability and net zero transition.

Pay

The estimated salary for this position is $150,000 - $230,000 USD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.