Project Risk Section Head

Hill International LimitedRiyadhgulftalentpublished 10/19/2026

Your tasks

  • Developing risk management standards, policies and procedures.
  • Establishing and managing the program risk management plan.
  • Identifying, assessing, monitoring and reporting risks within the project.
  • Creating risk reports for project managers.
  • Reviewing the accuracy of risk scoring and adequacy of risk mitigation plans.
  • Facilitating the completion and updating of project risk register.
  • Analyzing and monitoring the progress of management actions by each risk owner.
  • Training and educating the project staff to create continuous awareness for risk management.
  • Taking ownership for risk database.
  • Generating the monthly reports for risk meetings with client representatives.
  • Preparing ad-hoc risk management reports as and when required.
  • Preparing and implementing a risk management plan for construction projects outlining the processes to mitigate risks. These plans should include risk identification procedures, risk evaluation procedures, and risk mitigation procedures.
  • Informs themselves of the relevant quality, environmental, safety and occupational health policies, manuals and procedures in place within the organization, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.
  • Conducting risk workshops.
  • Conducting risk assessments on projects during the execution phase.
  • Meeting with clients, consultants, and contractors to identify, assess, and evaluate risk issues arising from different phases in the project lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Bachelor in engineering or management from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 20 years’ experience in engineering and/or project management including having worked as the risk manager on large-scale projects.
  • Experience and demonstrated skills in identifying problems, assessing alternatives and determining solutions.
  • Reliability and initiative to deliver success without immediate supervision.
  • Proven experience and understanding of commercial risk management practice and procedures, preferably within the relevant cluster context.
  • Proven experience of risk quantification (cost, schedule, quality, safety).
  • Proven experience of maintaining risk management databases (e.g. ARM).
  • Proven experience of corporate risk management procedures.
  • Experience of working internationally, with preference for experience in Saudi Arabia.