Aviation Risk Manager – Construction & Infrastructure

ATKINSREALIS OVERSEAS - ABU DHABI; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Healthcare

Annual leave

Relocation assistance

Flight allowance

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a seasoned Risk Manager for our Abu Dhabi project teams in the UAE, with strong aviation sector experience. The role focuses on implementing comprehensive risk processes, governance, and proactive risk/issue management across complex engineering projects.

Ideal candidate has 10–15 years in risk management, minimum 3 years as Risk Manager in construction/engineering, and appropriate engineering/business qualifications. Relocation and international project exposure are a plus.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in Risk Management.
• At least 3 years as Risk Manager in Construction/Engineering.
• Aviation experience is required.
• Engineering or Business degree; postgraduate Risk Management qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor a risk issue and opportunity management process.
• Develop and maintain a risk matrix identifying dependencies and impacts of not meeting scheduled dates.
• Identify, monitor, and manage dependencies and resolve related issues.
• Identify opportunities to arrange discussions to realise benefits.
• Monitor projects and ensure a robust Risk Management process is active.

Skills

Risk Management

Aviation Experience

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Engineering or Business degree

Postgraduate qualifications in Risk Management

Tools

Risk Management Software

Risk Register & Governance

Job description

AtkinsRéalis seeks a seasoned Risk Manager for our Abu Dhabi project teams in the UAE, with strong aviation sector experience. The role focuses on implementing comprehensive risk processes, governance, and proactive risk/issue management across complex engineering projects.

Ideal candidate has 10–15 years in risk management, minimum 3 years as Risk Manager in construction/engineering, and appropriate engineering/business qualifications. Relocation and international project exposure are a plus.