Senior Risk Manager

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, they are:

• 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).
• Creates/designs effective risk management framework(s)/strategy(s) on assigned commission(s).
• Manages and directs clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams on assigned commission(s) on all risk management matters.
• Partners with client meeting their expectations and building strong professional relationships.
• Provides 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.
• Facilitates and drives the delivery of risk workshops.
• Works with project managers to recognise opportunities and mitigations to minimise risk exposure.
• Accountable for ensuring risk mitigation action plans are developed, risk and action owners appointed and that project plans are updated accordingly and monitored.
• Directs the delivery of project/programme quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).
• Comments on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle as required.
• Develops and delivers monthly risk reports, externally to the client and internally to the project team.
• Ensures all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.
• Provides line management to team and other project/programme members.
• Utilises expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of the risk team.
• Supervise the integration of risk with PMO and planning disciplines.
• Supports the hub risk lead with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and shares 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 or equivalent delivering a range of project risk management services on major construction projects.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• Experience in effective risk leadership on complex construction projects.
• Experience in 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.

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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