Associate - Risk Management Advisory - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,400 - 580,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive-level compensation

Access to global expertise

Structured professional growth pathways

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai seeks an Associate in Risk Management Advisory to support complex infrastructure and construction projects. As a senior consultant, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, conduct quantitative and qualitative risk assessments, and advise clients on best practices.

The ideal candidate has at least 12 years of relevant experience, a strong educational background, and expertise in Middle East contracts. This position offers competitive compensation in a dynamic consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant post-education experience in infrastructure or construction risk management.
• Strong experience with Middle East design and construction contracts.
• Proven expertise in project lifecycle risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Capability to lead workshops and present to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project risk management activities across all project stages.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project risk registers in approved client formats.
• Chair and facilitate risk workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Perform quantitative cost risk assessments including Monte Carlo analysis.

Skills

Project risk management frameworks

Quantitative risk analysis and Monte Carlo simulation

Infrastructure advisory and consulting

Contract and construction risk assessment

Data analytics and visualization tools including Excel, Power BI, Tableau

Workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement

Strategic advisory and business development support

Leadership and team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, infrastructure, or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Risk management software

Quantitative modeling tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Position Overview

Associate - Risk Management Advisory at AECOM Dubai supports complex infrastructure and construction projects across the Middle East by delivering advanced project risk management and advisory services. This senior-level consulting role focuses on quantitative and qualitative risk assessment, client advisory, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams across major built asset and infrastructure programs.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Management Consulting
Function: Risk Management
Salary: 40000-52000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project risk management activities across all project stages
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project risk registers in approved client formats
• Chair and facilitate risk workshops and stakeholder meetings
• Implement and monitor risk management strategies across infrastructure and building projects
• Perform quantitative cost risk assessments including Monte Carlo analysis
• Analyze risk trends across multiple projects within large programs
• Advise clients on mitigation strategies and industry best practices
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, consultants, and client teams
• Prepare analytical reports, dashboards, and executive presentations
• Lead technically complex advisory engagements and mentor junior staff
• Support business development activities and contribute to pursuit strategies

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 12 years of relevant post-education experience in infrastructure or construction risk management
• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, infrastructure, or related discipline
• Master's degree preferred
• Strong experience with Middle East design and construction contracts
• Proven expertise in project lifecycle risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Experience with risk management software and quantitative modeling tools
• Capability to lead workshops and present to senior stakeholders

Skills Set

• Project risk management frameworks
• Quantitative risk analysis and Monte Carlo simulation
• Infrastructure advisory and consulting
• Contract and construction risk assessment
• Data analytics and visualization tools including Excel, Power BI, Tableau
• Workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement
• Strategic advisory and business development support
• Leadership and team coordination

Why Join Us

• Lead risk advisory services on high-value infrastructure and transportation projects in Dubai
• Join the largest infrastructure-focused professional services consultancy
• Work across multidisciplinary advisory teams including strategy, asset management, and procurement
• Access global expertise and structured professional growth pathways
• Competitive executive-level compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Dynamic consulting environment supporting innovation and technical excellence

About the Company

AECOM Middle East is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy based in Dubai, delivering innovative, sustainable project solutions across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. With global expertise and strong local presence, AECOM helps clients build smarter cities and resilient communities across the GCC and beyond.