- Department: Energy and natural resources
Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 112offices worldwide.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Risk Manager to join our organization in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is a strategic leadership position responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive risk management frameworks across our Energy & Natural Resources operations. The successful candidate will bring 10-15 years of industry experience and a proven track record of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating complex risks in mining, oil & gas, power, energy, or utilities environments.
- Develop and implement enterprise-wide risk management strategies aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements
- Identify, assess, and analyze operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks across all business units
- Design and execute risk mitigation plans to minimize organizational exposure and ensure business continuity
- Establish and maintain risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks compliant with industry standards and local regulations
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and mitigation measures
- Collaborate with department heads and operational teams to integrate risk management into business processes
- Monitor regulatory changes and industry developments to ensure organizational compliance and competitive positioning
- Lead risk management training and awareness programs across the organization
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators, insurers, and third-party risk consultants
- Oversee incident investigation and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
Qualifications
- 10-15 years of professional experience in risk management within the Energy & Natural Resources sector
- Demonstrated expertise in mining, oil & gas, power, energy, or utilities industries
- Proven experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks and policies
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements specific to E&NR operations
- Experience managing operational, financial, and strategic risks in complex, multinational environments
- Track record of successfully leading risk mitigation initiatives and managing crisis situations
- Exceptional attention to detail in risk identification and assessment
- Strong decision-making abilities in high-pressure environments
- Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and tools
- Strategic planning and organizational skills
- Certification in risk management (ISO 31000, COSO, or equivalent)
- Experience with risk management software and data analytics platforms
- Knowledge of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) management systems
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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