Senior Risk Manager Rail

Overview

• Build the Future of Rail in the Middle East with Mace
• As we expand our rail capability across the Middle East, Mace is seeking exceptional talent to help shape and deliver some of the region’s most ambitious transport programmes.
• With a globally recognised track record across high‑speed rail, conventional rail, metro, and complex station environments, we are now growing our presence in the region — and building a high‑calibre talent pool to support this next phase.
• We are looking for experienced professionals across:
• Project and Programme Management
• Cost and Commercial Management
• Project Controls and Planning
• You’ll be responsible for:
• Accountable for leading and delivering risk management performance across assigned commissions, including development and implementation of effective risk frameworks and strategies.
• Directs clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams on all risk-related matters while building strong professional relationships and meeting client expectations.
• Provides expert guidance on risk processes, ensuring effective identification, assessment, escalation, and management of risks impacting key project objectives.
• Facilitates and leads risk workshops, working with project managers to identify opportunities, mitigation strategies, and minimise overall risk exposure.
• Ensures risk mitigation plans are developed, ownership is assigned, and actions are tracked and integrated into project plans.
• Leads the delivery of quantitative risk analysis for cost and schedule, including assessment of contingency adequacy within regular reporting cycles.
• Produces and presents comprehensive risk reports to both clients and internal teams, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and relevant legislation.
• Manages and mentors team members, supports resource planning and recruitment, integrates risk with planning and PMO functions, and promotes sustainability objectives including carbon reduction.
• About you
• You will bring proven experience in major rail or infrastructure programmes, coupled with the ability to operate in complex, fast‑paced delivery environments.
• Equally important is a collaborative mindset and a commitment to excellence — qualities that define how we partner with our clients and deliver lasting impact.
• This is an opportunity to be part of something evolving — to help establish, shape, and grow a rail capability in a region where investment in integrated transport is accelerating at pace.
• If you are motivated by delivering complex programmes, working with high‑performing teams, and contributing to the development of world‑class infrastructure, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.
• Join us in delivering the next generation of rail across the Middle East.
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