Senior Projects Risk Engineer (Central) - Hill International - Riyadh

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd., a global leader in project management and risk management consulting, is actively recruiting for a Senior Projects Risk Engineer (Central) to be based in its Riyadh, Saudi Arabia office. This position represents a key opportunity for experienced professionals to join a dynamic team overseeing some of the region's most ambitious and complex infrastructure projects.

Job Description

The Senior Projects Risk Engineer (Central) will play a pivotal role within the central support framework of the risk management team. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving risk management systems and procedures across a portfolio of major projects. This role operates within a strategic framework aimed at ensuring potential risks are proactively identified, analyzed, and mitigated, thereby contributing to project objectives in terms of quality, time, and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the overall project risk management framework, aligning with international best practices (e.g., ISO 31000) and client requirements.
• Lead and facilitate risk identification sessions (workshops) with project teams and stakeholders.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative risk analysis using specialized tools and software (e.g., @risk, Pertmaster, or similar) to estimate potential impact on schedule and budget.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive risk status reports and dashboards for senior management and decision-makers.
• Monitor risk treatment plans and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide guidance and training to project delivery teams on risk management methodologies and procedures.
• Work closely with project managers, schedulers, and cost teams to integrate risk management into all project lifecycle phases.
• Review contracts and project documents to identify risk-prone clauses and propose mitigation strategies.

Requirements and Qualifications

To be a successful candidate for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

Educational Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) from an accredited university. A Master's degree in Project Management or Risk Management will be a strong advantage.
• Recognized professional certifications such as: Certified Project Risk Professional (CPRP), PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalents.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in project risk management, with a strong focus on major infrastructure projects (e.g., transportation, energy, megabuildings, mixed-use developments).
• Proven experience working in a "central support" or "center of excellence" environment providing advisory services to support multiple projects concurrently.
• In-depth knowledge of Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) tools and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Previous work experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is a significant advantage.

Personal and Professional Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, both written and verbal, in English. Arabic language skills are beneficial.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills for meetings and workshops with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective coordination with distributed teams.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset.

How to Apply

Applications for this position are to be submitted via the specialized online platform Naukrigulf. Please search for the position titled Senior Projects Risk Engineer (Central) at Hill International (Middle East) Ltd. in the Riyadh location. Ensure your CV is updated to highlight your relevant project risk management experience, quantitative achievements, and professional certifications. Given the competitive nature of this role, early application is advised.

Join Hill International and be part of a team building the future of Saudi Arabia through excellence in risk management.