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.
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.
