Risk Manager - Rail

Mace Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a senior risk professional to identify, analyse and manage risks across rail and major infrastructure programmes. You will drive risk identification, reporting and governance across delivery teams.

Lead risk workshops, maintain registers and dashboards, and integrate risk management into project controls and PMO processes. UAE/GCC experience is advantageous with flexible/work options where suitable.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience on rail, metro, high-speed rail or comparable major infrastructure programmes.
• Strong client-facing, analytical, written communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Knowledge of delivery processes, standards, systems and governance for the role.
• Professional membership, chartership or specialist certification preferred where applicable.
• UAE or wider GCC experience is advantageous but should not replace demonstrable technical and delivery competence.

Responsibilities

• Structured identification, analysis, treatment and reporting of programme risks and opportunities.
• Supports the implementation and application of risk management frameworks, processes and controls across assigned projects and programmes.
• Facilitates the identification, assessment and management of risks and opportunities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and delivery priorities.
• Coordinates risk workshops and stakeholder engagement activities, promoting proactive risk management and informed decision-making.
• Maintains risk registers, action plans and governance records, ensuring mitigation measures are tracked, monitored and regularly reviewed.
• Produces risk reports, dashboards and performance insights, highlighting key trends, exposures and emerging issues to project teams and clients.
• Supports qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, including cost and schedule risk assessments, contingency reviews and forecasting activities.
• Collaborates with project controls, planning, cost and PMO teams to integrate risk management into wider programme governance and delivery processes.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Coordination across teams

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

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:

The UAE continues to invest heavily in world-class transportation infrastructure, with rail playing a pivotal role in connecting communities, supporting economic growth and enabling sustainable mobility across the country. From major passenger rail initiatives to freight, metro and integrated transport programmes, the sector is creating exciting opportunities for professionals passionate about delivering complex infrastructure projects.

Whether your expertise lies in project management, programme management, planning, commercial management, engineering, design management, project controls or delivery leadership, we'd be delighted to connect and discuss how your experience could align with upcoming opportunities in this growing sector.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Structured identification, analysis, treatment and reporting of programme risks and opportunities.
• Supports the implementation and application of risk management frameworks, processes and controls across assigned projects and programmes.
• Facilitates the identification, assessment and management of risks and opportunities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and delivery priorities.
• Coordinates risk workshops and stakeholder engagement activities, promoting proactive risk management and informed decision-making.
• Maintains risk registers, action plans and governance records, ensuring mitigation measures are tracked, monitored and regularly reviewed.
• Produces risk reports, dashboards and performance insights, highlighting key trends, exposures and emerging issues to project teams and clients.
• Supports qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, including cost and schedule risk assessments, contingency reviews and forecasting activities.
• Collaborates with project controls, planning, cost and PMO teams to integrate risk management into wider programme governance and delivery processes.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in the applicable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience on rail, metro, high-speed rail or comparable major infrastructure programmes.
• Strong client-facing, analytical, written communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Knowledge of relevant delivery processes, standards, systems and governance for the role.
• Professional membership, chartership or specialist certification preferred where applicable.
• UAE or wider GCC experience is advantageous but should not replace demonstrable technical and delivery competence.

Our values

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well‑being in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and 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 fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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