Associate Director - Risk - Saudi Natiional

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Opportunity

Mace plays a role in supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by delivering key infrastructure projects across the country. By focusing on developing local talent, Mace contributes to the empowerment of Saudi nationals, offering training and leadership opportunities that align with the kingdom's goals for a more proficient workforce.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel
  
  

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Accountable for the risk management performance on assigned commissions.
• Creates/designs effective risk management frameworks.
• Manages and directs clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all risk management matters.
• Is a trusted advisor to and builds strong professional relationships with client organisations.
• Acts as the risk management subject matter expert on assigned projects.
• Leads and directs the delivery of quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).
• Advises on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle as required.
• Ensures all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.
• Provides line management to more junior risk managers and other project staff as required.
• Utilises expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of risk team.
• Innovates and aligns with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence.
• Leads the delivery of a high performing risk team on the assigned commission.
• Supports the hub risk lead with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Relevant degree qualification.
• Excellent communications skills.
• A hunger for learning and ambition to grow.
• Significant experience of effective risk leadership on significant construction projects.
• Significant experience of setting up effective risk management frameworks.
• Expert knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g., Active Risk Manager, riskHive, @risk, Primavera Risk Analyser).
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
• Comprehensive knowledge planning tools (e.g. Programme P6, Astra, MS project).
• Practical knowledge of Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
• Strong understanding of construction projects, decencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle.
  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.