Strategic Risk & Continuity Lead for EPC Projects

Saudi Services For Electro Mechanic Works Co. SSEM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Services For Electro Mechanic Works Co. SSEM is seeking a Risk and Business Continuity Specialist to manage project and corporate risk registers, run risk workshops, and perform qualitative and quantitative analyses.

The role also leads BCP/DRP development aligned with ISO 22301 and coordinates with HSE, IT, legal, and insurance functions. Ideal candidates hold a civil/electrical/mechanical engineering degree, 5–10 years in risk or BCM, and familiarity with FIDIC contracts and energy/water

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or related business field.
• 5–10 years of experience in risk management and/or business continuity.
• Experience in EPC, construction, or infrastructure contracting backgrounds preferred.
• Experience with energy or water infrastructure projects in KSA is advantageous.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and EPC project structures.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project and corporate risk registers across the projects.
• Facilitate risk identification workshops with project managers, engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis (probability/impact assessment, Monte Carlo simulation, schedule/cost risk analysis).
• Integrate risk analysis with EVM and schedule performance data to flag emerging threats to cost, schedule, and quality.
• Review contract risk exposure (FIDIC-based EPC contracts, LDs, force majeure clauses, EOT triggers).
• Track risk mitigation actions and report residual risk to management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), aligned to ISO 22301
• Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) for critical project and corporate functions
• Design and run BCP tabletop exercises and simulations; document lessons learned
• Maintain emergency response and crisis management procedures for project sites
• Coordinate with HSE, IT, legal, and insurance functions on continuity and resilience planning
• Prepare risk dashboards and KRIs for executive and client reporting
• Maintain compliance with ISO 31000 and ISO 22301 frameworks
• Support internal/external audits related to risk and continuity management
• Liaise with insurers on project-specific coverage and claims support

Skills

Risk analysis

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related Business field

Tools

Primavera Risk Analysis

RISK

Active Risk Manager

Primavera P6

Job description

Saudi Services For Electro Mechanic Works Co. SSEM is seeking a Risk and Business Continuity Specialist to manage project and corporate risk registers, run risk workshops, and perform qualitative and quantitative analyses.

The role also leads BCP/DRP development aligned with ISO 22301 and coordinates with HSE, IT, legal, and insurance functions. Ideal candidates hold a civil/electrical/mechanical engineering degree, 5–10 years in risk or BCM, and familiarity with FIDIC contracts and energy/water