Senior Risk Engineer

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Senior Risk Engineer

Dubai, UAE (Onsite)

Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and results‑driven Senior Risk Engineer to join our Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team supporting hyperscale data center programs across the GCC region with a primary focus on KSA and UAE markets. This role sits at the intersection of complex infrastructure delivery and enterprise risk management, supporting clients from early‑stage planning through to commissioning.

• Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) for hyperscale data center programs aligned with PMC delivery requirements and client expectations.
• Lead risk identification workshops with stakeholders, facilitate structured risk registers and maintain live risk logs throughout all project phases.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk assessments, Monte Carlo simulations, FMEA, risk scoring matrices for schedule, cost and technical risks across the assigned project(s).
• Develop and track risk mitigation plans, monitor residual risks and elevate critical items to the PMC leadership and client stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Integrate risk outputs with cost management (CAPEX, OPEX and schedule controls), ensuring risk contingency provisions are reflected in project baselines and forecasts.
• Develop and maintain risk dashboards, monthly risk reports and executive briefings for clients and key stakeholders.
• Assess contractual and procurement risks across EPC lump‑sum and remeasurement contracts, advising on risk allocation, insurance requirements and change management implications.
• Interface with technical teams, independent engineers and authority representatives to ensure compliance‑related risks are identified and mitigated.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline). PMP, PMI‑RMP, or equivalent risk/project management certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in risk management roles on large‑scale infrastructure or mission‑critical projects.
• Proven experience developing and managing risk registers, risk management plans, and contingency analysis within a PMC or PMO environment.
• Proficiency in quantitative risk analysis tools such as Primavera Risk Analysis (Pert Master), @RISK, or equivalent; strong command of cost and schedule risk integration.
• Experience working in or with GCC markets (KSA / UAE) and regional regulatory authorities is essential.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present risk findings clearly to senior client stakeholders, C‑suite, and technical teams alike.

• Experience on hyperscaler programs or data center projects.
• Arabic language proficiency (spoken and/or written) is an advantage for stakeholder engagement in KSA/UAE.

• Risk Leadership:
  Ability to establish risk culture and drive proactive identification across multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong quantitative and qualitative reasoning applied to complex technical, commercial and schedule risk scenarios.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Skilled at communicating risk exposure and mitigation actions clearly to clients, contractors and senior leadership.
• Domain Expertise:
  In‑depth knowledge of MEP EPC interfaces and mission‑critical systems risk considerations.
• Adaptability:
  Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, high‑growth GCC project environments with evolving scope and shifting priorities.
• Collaborative Mindset:
  Works effectively as part of integrated PMC teams, contributing to a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.