Risk Specialist (Q-TU)

Job description

The role of the Risk Specialist at the employer involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with the company's programs and projects. Champions the "Safety First" value and exercises Stop Work authority. Demonstrates leadership behaviors aligned with company values. Manages, coaches, and mentors junior staff to achieve department deliverables. Supports implementation of the risk management framework, procedures, templates, and continuous improvement. Creates and maintains the Risk Register, Risk Dashboard, and required reports. Ensures appropriate risk data capture and conducts comprehensive risk assessments across responsibilities. Identifies, monitors, and follows risk treatment strategies with assigned action owners. Tracks changes in risk profile, personnel, work, or environment affecting risk treatments. Monitors compliance with best practice standards and codes, auditing risk management plans. Conducts comprehensive risk assessments during planning, design, and execution phases. Collaborates with project teams to embed risk controls into plans, schedules, and budgets. Ensures high‑quality data input for effective analytics. Works with Project Managers to identify opportunities and mitigations to minimize risk exposure. Shows flexibility and adaptability to changing business requirements. Effectively manages workload and meets tight deadlines. Leverages in‑depth knowledge of risk management software and related tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related field
• Higher National Diploma in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related field
• Professional certification: Certified Risk Manager from Institute of Risk Management preferred
• Professional certification: Risk Management Professional from Project Management Institute preferred
• 10 years of experience within a developer, contractor or consultant
• Previous KSA/Middle East experience preferred
• Proficient in written and verbal English
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and conflict‑resolution skills
• In‑depth knowledge of risk management software and related tools

Skills