Risk Manager

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group is seeking a senior Risk Management professional to lead risk management across major infrastructure projects in the Middle East. You will develop frameworks, run Monte Carlo simulations, and integrate risk with project controls and cost management.

The role requires extensive experience in PMC/engineering consultancy, and a track record of guiding risk decisions with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in project controls, risk management, or project management.
• At least 10 years in a dedicated risk management role, preferably in PMC/engineering consultancy.
• Extensive experience with Monte Carlo simulations and quantitative risk assessments in large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project risk management frameworks and procedures.
• Lead risk identification workshops with stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain project risk registers.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for infrastructure projects.
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Monitor emerging risks and recommend proactive actions.
• Produce Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) and Cost Risk Analysis (CRA) reports.
• Interpret simulation outputs for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Integrate risk activities with project controls, planning, scheduling and cost management.

Skills

Monte Carlo Simulation

Quantitative Risk Assessment

Earned Value Management

Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)

Cost Risk Analysis (CRA)

Risk Governance

Job description

Your role

Risk Management

• Develop and implement project risk management frameworks, methodologies and procedures in line with international best practices
• Lead risk identification workshops with project stakeholders, consultants, contractors and client representatives
• Establish and maintain project and program risk registers
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments for infrastructure projects
• Evaluate project risks related to design, construction, procurement, permitting, utilities, traffic management, environmental constraints and stakeholder interfaces
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to reduce project exposure
• Monitor emerging risks and opportunities and recommend proactive actions
• Quantitative Risk Analysis & Monte Carlo Simulation
• Lead quantitative risk assessments (QRA) for major infrastructure projects
• Develop and maintain risk-adjusted schedules and cost models
• Perform Monte Carlo simulations to assess schedule and cost uncertainty
• Analyze confidence levels (P50, P80, P90) for project completion dates and budget forecasts
• Identify critical risk drivers affecting project outcomes and provide recommendations to reduce exposure
• Support contingency planning through probabilistic forecasting and scenario analysis
• Produce Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) and Cost Risk Analysis (CRA) reports for executive management and clients
• Interpret simulation outputs and communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Project Controls & Reporting
• Integrate risk management activities with project controls, planning, scheduling and cost management functions
• Support schedule risk analysis and cost risk assessments
• Prepare risk dashboards, reports and presentations for project leadership and client teams
• Provide regular updates on key project risks, trends and mitigation effectiveness
• Track risk action owners and ensure timely closure of mitigation measures
• Stakeholder Management
• Facilitate risk review meetings with project teams and external stakeholders
• Engage with client representatives to ensure risk management objectives are achieved
• Coordinate with engineering, commercial, construction, HSE and contract management teams to assess project risks comprehensively
• Support senior management in strategic decision-making through risk-based analysis
• Governance & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, project governance frameworks and contractual obligations
• Promote a risk-aware culture across the project organization
• Participate in project audits and assurance reviews
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives

About you

• Minimum 20 years of experience in project controls risk management or project management
• At least 10 years of experience in a dedicated risk management role
• Proven experience working within a PMC or engineering consultancy environment
• Demonstrated experience on large-scale roads highways bridges and transportation infrastructure projects
• Proven experience conducting Monte Carlo simulations and quantitative risk assessments on major capital projects
• Experience supporting government authorities transport agencies and large-scale infrastructure programs in the Middle East is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of Quantitative Risk Assessment QRA Monte Carlo Simulation Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) Cost Risk Analysis (CRA) Confidence Level Forecasting P50 P80 P90 Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Minimum 20 years of experience in project controls, risk management, or project management.At least 10 years of experience in a dedicated risk management role.Proven experience working within a PMC or engineering consultancy environment.Demonstrated experience on large-scale roads, highways, bridges, and transportation infrastructure projects.Proven experience conducting Monte Carlo simulations and quantitative risk assessments on major capital projects.Experience supporting government authorities, transport agencies, and large-scale infrastructure programs in the Middle East is highly desirable.Strong understanding of:Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA),Monte Carlo Simulation,Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA),Cost Risk Analysis (CRA),Confidence Level Forecasting (P50/P80/P90),Earned Value Management (EVM)