Risk Manager

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Risk Manager to oversee the project risk management framework. With a requirement of 15+ years in risk management within Oil & Gas projects, the candidate should demonstrate proficiency in risk analysis software and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time role at the Engineering Center, focusing on identifying and mitigating project risks to ensure smooth operations.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Long Service Award

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in risk management in Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM projects.
• Strong understanding of cost and schedule risk integration.
• Familiarity with project management systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project risk management framework.
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor potential risks.
• Engage in project conversations and comprehend technical risks.

Skills

Risk management

Project controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Primavera Risk Analysis

@RISK

Safran Risk

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Risk Manager as part of our Engineering team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Role Purpose

The Risk Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the project risk management framework throughout all project phases from engineering and procurement through to construction and commissioning. The role ensures that all potential risks are systematically identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored to support project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market‑leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status‑quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low‑carbon concepts to reality.

What We can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5‑year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in risk management within major Oil & Gas EPC / EPCM projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, cost and schedule risk integration, and risk quantification techniques.
• Proficiency in risk analysis software such as Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA / Pertmaster), @RISK, or Safran Risk.
• Familiarity with project management systems and tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, .
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, and communication skills.

Expectations from successful candidate for this role

• Demonstrate how you can interpret the results of the simulations and make sure the output makes sense and passes the laugh test.
• Proactively read the output and suggest the route ahead.
• Understands how the risk needs to be applied to the schedule.
• Know what shape the schedule needs to be in and what shortcuts and simplifications can be made to get to the right answer with the least effort.
• Be engaged in project conversations in depth and comprehend when risk is identified both technically and commercially.
• Have the bandwidth to complete risk analysis and optimisation for work occurring throughout the region.
• Understand large projects and what is needed for success.