Risk Manager

Opportunity Overview

We are in search of a seasoned Risk Manager to oversee risk management activities for a significant portfolio of iconic building projects in Dubai. The portfolio consists of about 30 work packages that include both new construction and refurbishment initiatives. This is a senior role, suitable for a candidate with 10 to 15 years of experience managing risks on large, complex infrastructure or construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive risk management for over 30 concurrent work packages within the program.
• Create, maintain, and update detailed risk registers at both project and program levels.
• Conduct risk workshops involving project, commercial, and technical teams to identify, evaluate, and quantify risks affecting cost, schedule, and operations.
• Formulate and finalize risk mitigation plans and allowances for contingencies.
• Provide input on risk during pre-contract and bidding stages, aiding in proposal preparation.
• Assist client teams in structuring contract risk allocations and package definitions.
• Collaborate with clients, PMCs, and consultants to monitor risk exposure, presenting updates and mitigation progress to senior stakeholders.
• Transition risk management from ad hoc individual efforts to an organized, program-level approach.
• Develop consistent risk management processes, standards, and templates; produce regular reports, dashboards, and steering committee materials for client reviews.

Candidate Profile

• Possess more than 10 years' experience in project, program, commercial, or risk roles centered on major construction or infrastructure projects, with extensive risk management duties.
• Proven expertise in managing complex airport/aviation or infrastructure programs with multiple simultaneous packages.
• Experience working with or within clients, project management consultants, or consulting firms in the Middle East.
• Confident in engaging with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions effectively.
• Educational background including a degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or related disciplines.
• Preferred professional risk certifications such as IRM or PMI-RMP, or demonstrable equivalent expertise.
• Membership in recognized professional bodies like RICS, ICE, or PMI is advantageous.
• Fluent in English; excellent analytical skills to quantify and prioritize risks.
• Strong communication capabilities, able to persuade and inform leadership and technical teams succinctly.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, and adaptable in a dynamic client environment.
• Systematic, detail-focused approach to work.

About the Employer

The company fosters an inclusive and empowering culture encouraging employees to make meaningful contributions and form valuable connections. With a global presence spanning over 76 offices worldwide, it offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, boundary-free environment. Core values emphasize professionalism with personality, excellence tempered by humility, and a spirit of innovation coupled with agility.