Risk Manager (Qatari National)

Egis Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company in Doha seeks a Risk Manager to oversee risk related to operations, finance, and reputation. The role involves developing risk frameworks, conducting risk analyses, and ensuring compliance with best practices. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields, with 12 years of experience including 5 years in a similar role. Fluency in English and Arabic is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ experience, mainly in Roads Operations & Maintenance.
• At least 5 years as Risk Manager within Roads Operations & Maintenance, Infrastructure, and large-scale projects.
• Expertise in risk identification, analysis, mitigation planning, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the contract’s Risk Management Framework, policies, and procedures.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize potential risks.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.

Skills

Risk identification

Risk analysis

Mitigation planning

Leadership skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Risk Management

Business Administration

Tools

Primavera Risk Analysis

Active Risk Manager

Job description

Overview

Risk Manager will monitor the Contract Risks that may impact the service deliverables, taking account of any negative impacts that may result in not meeting the contract deliverables and special events that may cause negative publicity and damage to Company Reputation. The role ensures that all risks related to operations, financial, contractual, and reputational aspects are identified, assessed, monitored, and mitigated. Risk Manager will guide the organization towards proactive risk management and ensure compliance with client requirements and international best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the contract’s Risk Management Framework, policies, and procedures.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize potential risks (operational, safety, contractual, financial, reputational, and environmental).
• Establish and promote a strong risk-aware culture across all levels of the project team.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis (e.g., Risk Matrices, FMEA, Monte Carlo simulations) to evaluate the probability and impact of identified risks.
• Maintain a dynamic project risk register and ensure it is regularly updated.
• Establish risk registers and ensure risks are continuously monitored, updated, and reported.
• Lead risk workshops with project teams, client representatives, and stakeholders.
• Provide expert analysis of potential risk impacts and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk controls and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate with HSE, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure integrated risk management.
• Prepare periodic Risk Reports and dashboards for top management and client review.
• Support contract management in claims avoidance, dispute resolution, and contractual risk matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years’ Experience. (Mainly in Roads Operations & Maintenance)
• At least 5 years as Risk Manager within Roads Operations & Maintenance, Infrastructure and large-scale projects.
• Expertise in risk identification, analysis, mitigation planning, and monitoring.
• Strong understanding of performance-based contracts and risk allocation.
• Strong leadership skills to influence safety culture.
• Proficiency in risk management tools / software (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis, Active Risk Manager).
• Fluency in English & Arabic (written and spoken).

Additional Information