Senior Risk Engineer

Decima International

Employer Active

Posted 5 hrs ago

Experience

8 - 14 Years

Job Location

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Electronics/Telecomunication)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in risk management frameworks, various delivery environments, and a strong understanding of hyperscale requirements and data center construction complexities. Familiarity with GCC regulatory landscape is highly valued.

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 escalate 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.

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

  • 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 (Pertmaster), @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.

Nice to Have

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

Core Competencies

    • 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.

Company Industry

  • Construction
  • Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

  • Engineering

Keywords

  • Senior Risk Engineer

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Decima International

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