Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Risk Manager as part of our Engineering team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Role Purpose:

The Risk Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the project risk management framework throughout all project phases from engineering and procurement through to construction and commissioning. The role ensures that all potential risks are systematically identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored to support project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What We can offer:

Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Responsibilities:

Lead full project risk management for a large-scale EPCm scope, covering commercial, variation, interface risks
Partner directly with ADNOC and other international clients and senior Wood leadership to drive risk strategy for a nationally significant energy asset
Establish and maintain a robust risk framework, ensuring proactive identification, quantification, and mitigation across all project phases
Influence major decisions at the programme level, contributing to successful execution of a project that will support the UAE's long-term gas infrastructure
Ensure implementation of Risk management best practices accross all the regions in the East Hemisphere.

Risk Management Framework

Develop and maintain the project risk management plan, procedures, and risk register in accordance with corporate and client standards.
Facilitate risk identification and assessment workshops with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
Ensure risk management is integrated into the project lifecycle, decision-making, and reporting processes.

Risk Identification & Assessment

Identify potential technical, commercial, HSE, schedule, and cost risks across all EPCM disciplines.
Carry out and oversee the qualitative and quantitative risk analysis process which may include techniques such as Monte Carlo simulation, sensitivity analysis and probabilistic modeling
Ensure the accuracy and reliability of risk assessment results
Evaluate opportunities for risk reduction and project optimization.

Risk Mitigation & Monitoring

Work with discipline leads and project management to develop mitigation and contingency action plans.
Track implementation and effectiveness of mitigation measures.
Update the risk register regularly and ensure timely escalation of high-impact risks.

Reporting & Communication

Prepare periodic risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and client review.
Support project control and cost/schedule teams with probabilistic risk analysis for forecasts and contingency planning.
Communicate risk exposure trends and recommend corrective actions.
Provide training sessions and ongoing guidance to project team members and stakeholders on the project risk management process, including risk management principles, techniques, and tools. Foster a culture of risk awareness and proactive risk management within the project environment.

Training and Guidance

Provide training sessions and ongoing guidance to project team members and stakeholders on the project risk management process, including risk management principles, techniques, and tools. Foster a culture of risk awareness and proactive risk management within the project environment.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure adherence to corporate risk management policies and client contractual requirements.
Participate in internal and external audits and risk reviews.
Support lessons-learned documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in risk management within major Oil & Gas EPC / EPCM projects.
Project Management and Project Control expertise: possess a robust knowledge of project management/control principles, methodologies, and practices acquired through hands-on experience in EPC project delivery roles including construction site assignments.
Strong understanding of project controls, cost and schedule risk integration, and risk quantification techniques.
Quantitative Analysis Proficiency: exhibit proficiency in quantitative techniques associated with risk management, such as Monte Carlo analysis, statistical modeling, and data-driven decision-making. Interpret numerical data accurately and derive actionable insights to inform risk mitigation strategies both during the Acquire and the Execution project phases.
Proficiency in risk analysis software such as Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA / Pertmaster), @RISK, or Safran Risk, @Risk and Acumen
Familiarity with project management systems and tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.).
Excellent analytical, facilitation, and communication skills.

Expectations from successful candidate for this role:

Demonstrate how you can interpret the results of the simulations and make sure the output makes sense and passes the laugh test
Proactively read the output and suggest the route ahead
Understands how the risk needs to be applied to the schedule
What shape the schedule needs to be in and what shortcuts and simplifications can be made to get to the right answer with the least effort
Be engaged in project conversations in depth and comprehend when risk is identified both technically and commercially
Have the bandwidth to complete risk analysis and optimisation for work occurring throughout the region
Understand large projects and what is needed for success.