Risk Manager

Mace; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a candidate to manage risks in high-profile projects located in Abu Dhabi. Key responsibilities include mentoring team members, facilitating risk workshops, and aligning projects with standards. Candidates should have a degree in risk management or engineering and be progressing toward Chartered status. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant residential and commercial developments.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in risk management or engineering.
• Progress toward Chartered status or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective application of risk strategies on assignments.
• Drive team performance through mentoring and coaching.
• Build professional relationships and provide expert risk advice.
• Support project teams in managing risks and escalating issues.
• Facilitate risk workshops and perform quantitative risk analysis.
• Develop action plans and monitor project updates.
• Ensure alignment with standards and legislation.

Skills

Risk management

Engineering

Education

Relevant degree (e.g. risk management, engineering)

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

This is an opportunity to be part of high-profile projects for mixed used, commercial and residential development, including Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Ensures effective application of risk strategies and frameworks on assigned commissions.
• Drives team performance through technical development, mentoring, and coaching.
• Builds strong professional relationships with clients and provides expert risk advice.
• Supports project teams in managing risks to key objectives and escalating issues.
• Facilitates risk workshops and delivers quantitative risk analysis for cost and time.
• Develops action plans, assigns owners, and monitors updates to project plans.
• monthly risk reports and ensures alignment with Mace standards and legislation.
• Promotes risk integration with PMO disciplines and supports net-zero carbon initiatives.

You’ll need to have:

• Relevant degree (e.g. risk management, engineering) or equivalent.
• Progress toward achievement of Chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of a relevant professional institution, e.g., Association of Project Managers/Institute of Risk Management.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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