RISK MANAGER

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project's overall risk management framework and procedures.
• Identify and assess potential risks related to construction activities, project schedule, cost, contracts, design, resources, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and regularly update the Project Risk Register, risk matrix, and risk mitigation plans.
• Monitor identified risks and ensure appropriate preventive and corrective actions are implemented.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and risk review meetings with relevant project departments.
• Analyse potential impacts of risks on project cost, schedule, quality, safety, and project objectives.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial/Contract teams, QS, HSE, QA/QC, and subcontractors to identify and manage project risks.
• Monitor construction progress and identify emerging risks that may affect project milestones and completion dates.
• Assess risks arising from design changes, variation orders, delays, procurement, subcontractors, materials, plant and equipment, and site conditions.
• Support the development of risk mitigation and contingency plans for significant project risks.
• Review project reports, method statements, construction programmes, and other relevant documents to identify potential risks.
• Assist in evaluating contractual and commercial risks, including claims, extensions of time, variations, and potential disputes.
• Monitor compliance with contractual, statutory, regulatory, and project requirements.
• Prepare regular risk management reports and present key risks, trends, and mitigation measures to Project Management and Senior Management.
• Escalate significant or critical risks to management and recommend appropriate actions.
• Promote risk awareness and a proactive risk management culture across the project team.
• Maintain proper documentation and records of risk assessments, mitigation measures, and risk-related decisions.
• Carry out other risk management duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in risk management, project management, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure, civil engineering, rail, road, bridge, or transportation projects will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project management, contracts, and risk management principles.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining Risk Registers, Risk Assessments, Risk Matrices, and Risk Mitigation Plans.
• Good knowledge of project cost, schedule, contractual, technical, safety, and operational risks.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with multiple project departments and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of project management or risk management software is an advantage.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Mandarin will be an added advantage.