Senior Risk Manager (Built Environment)

Arup; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a senior risk management professional in Hong Kong to lead risk management services across major infrastructure projects. You will run risk workshops, perform quantification, and develop governance frameworks while mentoring junior team members.

The role requires deep expertise in risk practices, strong stakeholder influence, and fluency in Cantonese and English to engage diverse clients and partners.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ overall experience, including 5 years in risk management.
• Experience delivering risk management services for infrastructure projects in Hong Kong is a MUST.
• Good knowledge of risk management best practices, innovations and emerging industry trends.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including promoting the value of risk management to clients.
• Strong ability to build internal and external networks and develop leads for fee-paying work.
• An empathetic leader with experience in developing, mentoring and/or coaching team members.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in Cantonese and English.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk management services across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Lead and facilitate risk workshops with project teams, clients and key stakeholders.
• Conduct risk quantification using recognised techniques and risk management software.
• Develop and implement risk assurance and governance frameworks.
• Develop practical and cost-effective risk response plans.
• Coordinate and influence project stakeholders, promoting the value of effective risk management.
• Work with a diverse range of clients, including operators, developers, contractors, investors and government departments.
• Establish and maintain strong internal and external networks and trusted, long-term relationships to support business development.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Mentoring

Bilingual English Cantonese

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world

The Opportunity

• Deliver risk management services across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Lead and facilitate risk workshops with project teams, clients and key stakeholders.
• Conduct risk quantification using recognised techniques and risk management software.
• Develop and implement risk assurance and governance frameworks.
• Develop practical and cost-effective risk response plans.
• Coordinate and influence project stakeholders, promoting the value of effective risk management.
• Work with a diverse range of clients, including operators, developers, contractors, investors and government departments.
• Establish and maintain strong internal and external networks and trusted, long-term relationships to support business development and identify new opportunities.
• Stay up to date with risk management innovations, best practices and emerging industry trends.
• Provide leadership, guidance and development support to team members.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• At least 10 years’ overall experience, including 5 years in risk management.
• Experience delivering risk management services for infrastructure projects in Hong Kong is a MUST.
• Good knowledge of risk management best practices, innovations and emerging industry trends.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including promoting the value of risk management to clients.
• Strong ability to build internal and external networks and develop leads for fee-paying work.
• An empathetic leader with experience in developing, mentoring and/or coaching team members.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in Cantonese and English.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

** Candidates who do not fully meet the experience requirements but demonstrate strong relevant capabilities may be considered for a Risk Manager position.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
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