Risk Manager

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

Job summary

A leading engineering and nuclear services company is seeking a Risk Manager in Abu Dhabi. This role involves overseeing risk management for the UAE High-Speed Rail Project, developing risk frameworks and reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 15 years of experience in risk management, with proficiency in analysis tools. The position offers a tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in risk management.
• At least 5 years in rail or major infrastructure programmes.
• Proficiency in risk analysis tools required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the project's risk management framework.
• Maintain a dynamic and detailed Risk Register.
• Lead the preparation of QSRA/QCRA reports.

Skills

Risk analysis tools proficiency

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Master's or Risk certification preferred

Tools

Primavera Risk Analysis

@Risk

Safran Risk

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Risk Manager in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver end-to-end services across the life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. We serve strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Risk Manager to lead the risk management function for the UAE High-Speed Rail (HSR) Intercity Project - Phase 1. Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Risk Manager will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and reporting on the project's risk framework, ensuring compliance with the Contract and alignment with UAE Rail's governance protocols. This role will oversee the preparation of risk registers, mitigation strategies, and QSRA and QCRA reports. The Risk Manager will work closely with design review, delivery, planning, commercial, and interface teams to ensure risks are proactively identified, assessed, and managed across all project phases.

Responsibilities

• Risk Framework Development: Establish and maintain the project's risk management framework in accordance with the Contract. Develop and update the Risk Management Plan and ensure alignment with programme and commercial strategies. Define risk categories, scoring criteria, and escalation protocols.
• Risk Register Management: Maintain a dynamic and detailed Risk Register, identifying technical, commercial, schedule, and interface risks. Ensure risks are categorized, assessed for probability and impact, and assigned appropriate mitigation actions. Coordinate with planning and interface teams to ensure risks are reflected in the Baseline Programme and Programme Basis Memorandum (PBM).
• QSRA/QCRA: Lead the preparation of QSRA/QCRA reports every three months or as required by the Employer. Use Monte Carlo simulations and other modeling techniques to assess schedule/cost exposure and contingency requirements. Present findings to senior leadership and support decision-making on mitigation strategies.
• Reporting & Governance: Prepare monthly Risk Management Reports, Lessons Learned Registers, and executive summaries. Support the development of dashboards and visualizations for risk trends and performance metrics. Ensure risk-related inputs are integrated into Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with UAE Rail, PMC, contractors, and internal teams to ensure collaborative risk management. Facilitate risk workshops and interface risk reviews across packages and disciplines. Support the Commercial Department and Planning Manager in substantiating Extension of Time (EOT) claims related to risk events.
• Compliance & Integration: Ensure all risk activities comply with the Contract's requirements, including integration with the Programme Basis Memorandum (PBM), alignment with the Baseline Programme and Time-Chainage Diagram, and coordination with the Document Submittal Register (DSR) and interface matrices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field (Master\'s or Risk certification preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in risk management, with at least 5 years in rail or major infrastructure programmes.
• Proficiency in risk analysis tools (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis, @Risk, Safran Risk).
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, and personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference.

We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

EEO Statement

• We pursue this commitment by having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Job Details

• Worker Type: Employee
• Job Type: Regular