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 highspeed rail, conventional rail, metro, and complex station environments, we are now growing our presence in the region - and building a highcalibre 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, fastpaced 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 highperforming teams, and contributing to the development of worldclass 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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Senior Risk Manager Rail