Project Risk Specialist- Construction and Infrastructure

Antal International Network; Riyadh; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Risk Specialist to enhance risk management strategies across major infrastructure and government construction projects. This role is pivotal in aligning risk strategies with client requirements and regulatory frameworks while ensuring project goals are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management, particularly within the GCC region, and will be responsible for developing risk management plans, conducting assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in project delivery and risk mitigation.

Benefits

Family Visa

Medical Insurance

Air Ticket

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in risk management for infrastructure projects.
• Professional certification in risk management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project-specific risk management plans.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional certification in risk management

Additional qualifications in project management

Tools

Primavera Risk Analysis

@RISK

MS Project

Job description

Project Risk Specialist- Construction and Infrastructure

32,000- 36,000 SAR + Family- Visa, Medical and Air ticket

Job Title: Project Risks Specialist
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Reporting To: Project Director
Employment Type: Full-time

Salary – 30,000- 36,000 SAR + Family Status – Visa, Medical and Air ticket

Job Purpose:

To support the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of project risks across major infrastructure and government construction projects. The Project Risks Specialist will play a key role in ensuring risk strategies align with client requirements, regulatory frameworks, and overall project goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific risk management plans, registers, and reporting mechanisms.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify potential risks (technical, financial, environmental, contractual, political, etc.) across project lifecycles.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments using appropriate tools
• Support in conducting risk workshops, interviews, and brainstorming sessions with stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on the status of risk mitigation strategies and residual risks.
• Work closely with planning, cost, quality, and HSE teams to ensure integration of risk data into overall project controls.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc risk reports and dashboards for senior management and client review.
• Assist in developing contingency plans and recommend risk transfer strategies (e.g., insurance, contracts).
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and government project risk guidelines (including Vision 2030-related frameworks).
• Contribute to lessons learned and knowledge management practices to strengthen risk culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification in risk management preferred
• Additional qualifications in project management

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in risk management, ideally in infrastructure, construction, or government-funded mega projects.
• Proven experience working within a PMC or similar consultancy environment in the GCC, preferably KSA.
• Strong understanding of project risk tools and software (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis, @RISK, MS Project, or similar).
• Experience interacting with governmental authorities, clients, and multiple stakeholders.

Key Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail with the ability to handle complex data and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure and within large, cross-functional project teams.

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