Risk Manager Position
The role focuses on identifying, assessing and mitigating risks impacting the road O&M project's performance, budget and reputation.
Role Responsibilities:
* Risk Identification & Assessment:
o Conduct weekly risk audits for desert-specific hazards, road O&M risks, contractual risks and use quantitative tools to prioritise risks.
* Mitigation Strategies:
o Develop action plans for high-impact risks and coordinate with HSE manager, traffic ops manager and planning engineer.
* Contract & Compliance Risks:
o Monitor performance-based contract clauses and ensure insurance policies cover project risks.
* Reporting & Stakeholder Communication:
o Submit monthly risk dashboards, top 10 risks and mitigation progress.
Requirements:
* Education:
o Bachelor's in civil, mechanical or environmental engineering, or risk management (WHED-recognised).
o Master's/MBA (preferred for P3 level).
* Certifications:
o Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or PMI-RMP.
o ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager (preferred).
* Experience:
o 15+ years total, with 5+ years in risk management for roads/oil & gas projects.
o International experience outside MENA (e.g., UK/Australia for desert highways).
Key Qualifications:
* Fluency in English (Arabic a plus).
* Crisis management for remote-project escalations.