Senior Risk Manager

3 weeks ago


Riyad Al Khabra, Saudi Arabia Mace Full time

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is currently providing programme management and looking for high-calibre, experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

Manages, and may lead, the implementation and delivery of a range of risk services to support commissions and to provide line management leadership and guidance for others within the PMO and planning centre of excellence and assigned hub as required.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

  • Safety first - Going home safe and well
  • Client focus - Deliver on our promise
  • Integrity - Always do the right thing
  • Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You'll be responsible for:

  • Risk management performance of assigned commission(s).
  • Creating/designing effective risk management framework(s)/strategies on assigned commission(s).
  • Managing and directing clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams on assigned commission(s) on all risk management matters.
  • Partnering with clients, meeting their expectations and building strong professional relationships.
  • Providing expert advice and support to project/programme teams in the administration of the risk process, particularly with respect to the risks to achievement of key project objectives and escalation of risks.
  • Facilitating and driving the delivery of risk workshops.
  • Working with project managers to recognise opportunities and mitigations to minimise risk exposure.
  • Ensuring risk mitigation action plans are developed, risk and action owners appointed, and that project plans are updated accordingly and monitored.
  • Directing the delivery of project/programme quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).
  • Commenting on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle as required.
  • Developing and delivering monthly risk reports, externally to the client and internally to the project team.
  • Ensures all activities and operations are carried out in line with the Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.
  • Providing line management to the team and other project/programme members.
  • Utilising expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of the risk team.
  • Managing the integration of risk with PMO and planning disciplines.
  • Supporting the hub risk lead with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
  • Working collaboratively towards the common goal of a net zero carbon transition and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You'll need to have:

  • Relevant university degree (e.g., risk management, engineering) or equivalent.
  • Chartered (or equivalent) membership of a relevant professional institution, e.g. Association of Project Managers/Institute of Risk Management.
  • Experience of effective risk leadership on complex construction projects.
  • Experience of setting up effective risk management/assurance frameworks/strategies.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g., Active Risk Manager, riskHive, @risk, Primavera Risk Analyser).
  • Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
  • Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high-value projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

You'll also have:

  • Practical knowledge/application and understanding of the opportunities related to risk/data analytics.
  • Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
  • Basic knowledge of tools, techniques and software that interface with the risk discipline (e.g., planning tools, Astra, P6, MS Project).
  • Experience of working client side as well as consultancy.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

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