Risk Engineer

Hill International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management consultancy in Riyadh is seeking a Risk Manager with over 13 years of experience in engineering or project management. The role involves identifying and assessing risks on mega projects, developing risk mitigation plans, and managing contract-related tasks. Candidates must have a relevant degree and be fluent in both English and Arabic. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on significant projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 13+ years of experience in Engineering and/or Project Management.
• Experience as Risk Manager on mega projects.
• Familiarity with ERM procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess risks associated with projects.
• Develop comprehensive risk mitigation plans.
• Manage tasks related to contract management and cost analysis.

Skills

Risk management

Problem-solving

Reliability

Initiative

Commercial risk management practices

Fluent in English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Management

Tools

Active Risk Management program

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities :

• Identify and assess risks associated with projects.
• Maintain the Risk Register and update it regularly.
• Articulate challenges and issues clearly, addressing them to the Management promptly.
• Develop comprehensive risk mitigation plans.
• Provide detailed reports on potential risks and their corresponding responses.
• Offer advice on the probability and Impact Matrix for each project.
• Conduct meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors to identify, assess, and evaluate risk issues throughout various phases of the project lifecycle.
• Formulate and execute a risk management plan for construction projects, delineating processes to mitigate potential risks.
• Manage tasks related to contract management, procurement, tendering, estimating, and cost analysis.
• Contribute to handling costs, claims related to cost and time, change order management, and conflict resolution.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager / supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Management from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 13+ years of experience in Engineering and / or Project Management and in a functional role as Risk Manager on mega projects.
• Proven experience and skills in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives and finding solutions.
• Reliability and initiative to succeed without direct supervision.
• Proven experience and familiarity with commercial risk management practices and procedures, preferably in a similar cutting context.
• Previous experience in identifying risks (costs / schedule quality / safety).
• Previous experience maintaining risk management databases (e.g. "Active Risk Management program").
• Previous experience with ERM procedures.
• Work experience on a global scale (preferably previous work experience in Saudi Arabia).
• Fluent English and Arabic