Head of Project Risk

3 months ago


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Jacobs Full time

Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow._
- Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow._

**Your Impact**:
Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the “why” of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a **Head of Project Risk** to work on a major project. Please note, this role is open to **Saudi Nationals Only**.

The Head of Project Risk will lead the identification, management, and ownership of risk within the project to actively reduce risk exposure and ensure the successful delivery of the project.

**You will**:

- Formulate, agree, and communicate risk and/or compliance standards and strategies and monitor and oversee their implementation throughout the project life cycle
- Own and manage a risk register and forward programme of risk management, and ensure that this is maintained with input from relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Work with external stakeholders where necessary to promote the joint evaluation of risks with contractors and suppliers to establish a basis for risk sharing and identification
- Lead value management activities, including value management workshops to actively seek efficiencies in cost and schedule
- Work across all of the project to provide critical specialist expertise in risk management and provide support and challenge as required
- Lead a small team of specialists to influence a large number of stakeholders throughout the organisation; provide guidance, support and mentoring where required
- Interface and coordinate with the Change Manager to identify changes to be notified.

**Here’s What You’ll Need**:

- BS degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
- Discipline specific professional registration preferred (CIBSE, ICE, etc)
- Track record of success in a project risk management role within large scale, complex infrastructure projects
- Proven technical ability in risk management and risk management approaches, with a sound commercial understanding of large-scale construction projects, preferably with a Risk Management qualification
- Support project teams in estimating the quantitative cost and schedule impacts of risks for Monte Carlo modelling
- Able to explain the results of risk assessments to non-specialists
- Competent with Excel
- Pro-active and decisive
- Flexible to changing requirements
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to motivate and impart knowledge
- Strong communication and negotiation skills at all levels, with the ability to tactfully challenge existing procedures to support best practice risk management.

**Jacobs. A world where you can.**

From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions - we are committed to encouraging a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds impact our collective strength. We collaborate and share By supporting one another, we all succeed.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we have gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You will uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too - from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what guides you, you will discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.


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