Risk Manager

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

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we’re on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living and vibrant communities. We are seeking for a Risk Manager to be part of our project team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. We are looking for someone with Aviation experience.

Your role

• Develop and monitor a risk issue and opportunity management process.


• Develop and maintain a risk matrix identifying dependencies and the impacts of not meeting scheduled dates.


• Identify, monitor and managing dependencies, and for resolving related issues.


• Identify opportunities to arrange and co-ordinate any necessary discussions and agreements to realise benefits.


• Monitor projects and ensure that an adequate and robust Risk Management process is under active management.


• Implement Risk Management Plan, Risk Log, and associated governance process.


• Track significant risks to ensure that they are being systematically identified, recorded, evaluated, actively managed and regularly re-evaluated, and communicated across the program.


• Identify, communicate, and manage inter-program or external risks.


• Identify and manage internal program-related risks.


• Review and update Risk Log against Program Status Reports & Meetings

Client objectives

• Provide accurate and timely management information on a regular basis on the status of various projects.


• To monitor progress and drive delivery of individual projects, challenging and accelerating these where appropriate.


• To enable management of risks and opportunities at the programme level.


• To drive commonality and coherence between the various projects.


• To ensure the interdependencies between various projects is understood and managed.


• To ensure appropriate standards are set and adhered to legally and commercially.


• To ensure the client is obtaining value for money through negotiations with suppliers.


• Develop the capacity of the client through the transfer of knowledge, skills and abilities.


• Implement best practice program, project and other management and administrative processes.

About you

With 10 - 15 years’ experience in Risk Management; At least 3 years experience as Risk Manager in Construction/Engineering industry. The successful candidate must have an experience in Aviation. Graduate in Engineering / Business or equivalent /Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent Risk Management qualification or equivalent would be preferred. Understanding and experience of complex projects Strong leadership, communication, and management skills Track record of risk management.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• Tax-free salary.


• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.


• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.


• Generous annual leave balance.


• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.


• Remote work opportunities outside of country.


• Company gratuity scheme.


• Discretionary bonus program.


• Annual flight contribution.


• Relocation assistance.


• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).


• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

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Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

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