Risk Manager – Commercial

Job description / Role

We are looking for a Risk Manager to work for the main contractor on Doha Metro in Doha, Qatar.

Job description:

Identification of financial risks such as currency risk, country risk, international procurement risk, claim risk and overall budget risk all within the Civil engineering construction sector.

Identification of contractual risks such as assessment of accuracy of interface definitions, identification of legal grey areas and check of completeness. Knowledge of Construction project management will be needed.

Identification of potential technical risks, such as quality of current construction works, accuracy of construction works, fulfillment of contractual technical requirements, compliance challenges and geological risks

Responsible for assessing the risks associated with the program and individual projects as well as any changes or issues that may impact the progress. Sound engineering exposure is required.

Development of permanent risk controlling tool and preparing a qualitative and quantitative risk analysis and updates the risk registry which is an input to the Risk Management Plan with support from the Project Management Team.

Preparation, performance and reporting of subject related audits that are common within the Project Management field within the construction industry.

Responsible for development and updating of the Risk Mitigation

Preparation and implementation of training courses for selected project participants for reducing risks

Assistance in dispute adjudication boards

Assisting in a variety of tasks throughout the business cycle, as and when they arise. Tasks may include independent acquisition review, independent review of particular claims/ business unit performance, system improvements, etc

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or relevant commercial/business degree

Min 10 years’ experience in the field of consultancy and contracts in engineering field including responsibility for managing risk

Experience in project management, Identifies and communicates risks. Participates in development of preventive measures and risk controlling tools

Experience in managing commercial outcome for projects/businesses that has been gained from the construction engineering sector.

About the Company

Quinn & McGrath is a leading multi – sector recruitment consultancy operating internationally. We are committed to providing professional, reliable and first class service to the global market. We operate via a matrix structure organised by geography, function and specialist industry sectors. Teams of experienced consultants offer expert knowledge of our specialist markets. Our approach enables us to fully understand client's requirements and identify the most suitable candidates quickly and accurately. We pride ourselves on our ability to build strong working relationships, based on competence, trust and integrity, with clients, candidates and employees alike to provide the best solution possible to staffing requirements.