Risk Manager

Mace Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in construction is seeking a professional to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on managing risk strategies for high-profile mixed-use projects, emphasizing integrity and client relationships. Candidates should have a relevant degree and progress towards Chartered status. Emphasis on a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in risk management or engineering.
• Progress towards achievement of Chartered status or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensures effective application of risk strategies and frameworks.
• 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.
• Facilitates risk workshops and delivers quantitative risk analysis.
• Develops action plans, assigns owners, and monitors updates.
• Ensures alignment with standards and legislation.

Education

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

Progress towards Chartered status or equivalent

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 towards achievement of Chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of professional 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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