Lead Engineer, Risk Management

ManpowerGroup Middle East; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider in the UAE is seeking a Risk Manager to lead and support the development and implementation of risk management practices across major projects. The successful candidate will have 10-12 years of progressive risk management experience, preferably in mining or energy sectors, and will be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks to enhance project success. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in risk management, preferably in mining or energy.
• Experience with risk management frameworks in large-scale industrial environments.
• Proficiency in analyzing complex risks throughout project stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement risk management frameworks for major projects.
• Facilitate risk identification workshops with project teams.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork & collaboration

Proficiency in risk assessment tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or project management

Professional certification in risk management

Tools

@Risk

Primavera Risk Analysis

MS Project

Job description

The Role

The Role

Job purpose

To lead and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of enterprise-wide risk management practices across capital and major projects within the PMO. This role ensures the proactive identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting of project risks to enable informed decision-making and enhance project certainty and resilience.

Key accountabilities

• Lead the implementation of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools for capital and major projects across the organization.
• Facilitate risk identification and assessment workshops with project teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely updates of both qualitative and quantitative risk data.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis (including Monte Carlo simulations) to assess impacts on schedule and cost.
• Integrate risk data into overall project control and performance reporting processes.
• Monitor risk response actions and mitigation plans for timely and effective implementation.
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for governance, leadership, and audit purposes.
• Collaborate with project managers, planners, cost controllers, and other stakeholders to embed risk management into daily project execution.
• Ensure that project risk management practices align with the company's enterprise risk management policies and frameworks.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives related to risk management.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to project teams and junior analysts on risk tools and methodologies.
• Support stage gate reviews, assurance activities, and internal / external audits related to project risks.
• Conduct risk workshops, training programs, and awareness sessions across the organization.
• Design and implement effective risk mitigation strategies, policies, and procedures to minimize exposure to identified risks.

Minimum qualifications, experience, and competencies

Minimum qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in risk management (e.g., PMI-RMP, MoR, or equivalent) is preferred.

Minimum experience :

• 10-12 years of progressive experience in risk management, ideally within mining, energy, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise and project risk frameworks in large-scale industrial environments.
• Experience in complex matrix or multinational organizations is advantageous.
• Proficiency in risk assessment and analysis tools (e.g., @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis).

Core competencies

• Leadership
• Achievement drive
• Communication
• Developing others
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Analytical thinking
• Cultural sensitivity and multicultural team leadership
• Results-oriented and task-focused behavior
• Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Strong understanding of engineering and process standards, design practices, and international codes / specifications.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks through all project stages, from conceptual design through commissioning.
• Advanced skills in both qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental standards and their application in projects.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with risk management tools (e.g., @Risk, Oracle Crystal Ball).
• Ability to use project control software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, MS Office Suite).
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Effective facilitation and training skills.
• Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.

About the company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work. ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service. ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement. Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including :

• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
• Banking, Finance & Legal
• Sales & Business Development
• Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
• Human Resources & Training
• Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
• Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
• Executive Recruitment
• Emiratization Solutions
• Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
• Managed Service Provider Solutions
• Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
• Outsourced Staffing Solutions