Job description

Building the Future - One Project at a Time!

At El Seif, we embrace and embody our core values of excellence, integrity, and innovation in every aspect of our work from meticulous planning to expert construction, we consistently uphold the highest standards of excellence, ensuring that our projects are delivered with precision and attention to detail. With half a century of diverse experiences across a wide range of industries, ranging from public infrastructure to military and defense applications, we have honed our expertise and gained indispensable insights that enable us to tackle complex challenges and maintain our standard of delivering exceptional results. Our forward-thinking approach sets us apart as a trusted partner in the construction industry. By continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation, we strive to pioneer the future of construction, creating sustainable and impactful solutions that leave a lasting legacy.

Excellence, Integrity and, Innovation - every step of the way.

The Project Risk Engineer is a core practitioner within the project risk management team, responsible for the hands-on implementation of risk management processes for assigned project areas. This role operates with a degree of autonomy to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, perform both qualitative and quantitative analyses, and maintain the integrity of the risk database. The Project Risk Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional project teams to identify, analyse, and report on potential risks and opportunities, playing a crucial role in integrating risk management practices into project planning and execution.

Corporate

• Support and conduct the affairs of the function with the highest standards of respect, integrity, accountability, agility, quality, safety and corporate governance
• Track assigned KPIs

Functional

• Independently manage and maintain the risk database and risk registers for assigned project scopes, ensuring all information is current and accurate.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and analyse potential threats and opportunities related to technical, commercial, and execution aspects of the project.
• Perform and support the facilitation of risk identification and review workshops with project teams and discipline engineers.
• Undertake quantitative risk analysis for cost and schedule (QCRA/QSRA), utilizing Monte Carlo simulation and other statistical techniques to model uncertainty and its potential impact on project outcomes.
• Analyse complex data sets and prepare detailed technical reports that clearly articulate risk findings, potential impacts, and recommendations for mitigation.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and procurement teams to develop effective risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of agreed-upon risk responses, providing regular status updates.
• Stay current with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in project risk management.

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience in performing both qualitative and quantitative risk assessments on construction or industrial projects.
• Proficiency with industry-standard risk analysis software such as Safran Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, or @Risk.
• A strong understanding of project controls principles, particularly cost estimating and scheduling.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.

Experience Requirements

• Overall Project Risk Management Experience: 3-5 years of direct experience in project risk management.
• Large-Scale Project Experience (>SAR 1 billion): A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working on a large-scale construction or infrastructure project.
• Main Contractor Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working for a main contractor in an EPC or EPCM environment is preferred.

• An industry-recognized risk management qualification, such as PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), or an equivalent certification.
• Experience in schedule risk analysis.
• Knowledge of standard contract forms such as FIDIC or NEC.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary project team environment.

Additional Info:

This is a Full-time job offering standard benefits such as paid annual leave, public holidays, living allowances, healthcare coverage, and end of service benefits. We also offer discretionary benefits such as a performance bonus and merit increase along with training and development opportunities if eligible.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma