Risk Manager

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Mace is providing strategic project management consultancy for major new-build stadiums, multiple stadium redevelopments, and wider precinct transformations in Riyadh. The scope includes the delivery of new stadiums, increasing existing stadia capacity, delivering major mixed-use amenities, and introducing robust knowledge transfer to ensure operational excellence and long-term sustainability beyond construction.

You'll be responsible for:

• Maintenance of comprehensive risk and issue registers.
• Run the monthly workshops to maintain the registersand support monthly reports.
• Maintain the risk registers in PMWeb and Dashboards.
• Knowledge transfer and documentation to ensure a smooth transition to future phases.
• Drive effective risk management by embedding frameworks and strategies across commissions, ensuring strong governance and compliance.
• Proactively identify, escalate and mitigate risks to safeguard delivery outcomes and enhance project resilience.
• Build trusted client relationships through clear advice, transparent reporting, and assurance on contingency adequacy.
• Facilitate risk workshops, integrate with PMO and planning disciplines, and coach junior colleagues to strengthen team capability.
• Deliver quantitative risk analysis, monthly reporting, and oversight of mitigation action plans to maintain project control.
• 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:

• Degree or diploma in risk management, engineering, or project management.
• Chartered membership or recognised professional certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of risk tools, techniques, and software, with practical application in analytics and reporting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills, building confidence and trusted relationships.
• Stadium experience is essential.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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