HKA
HKA
HKA is a global consultancy serving the capital projects and infrastructure sector through multidisciplinary expertise in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, forensic accounting, and commercial damages. Its independent consultants advise public- and private-sector clients as they navigate project uncertainty, disputes, and cost overruns. Founded in 2017, HKA supports an international team and promotes an inclusive workplace centered on equality, diversity, meaningful relationships, and professional growth.

Risk Manager, Infrastructure Projects – HKA Sydney Hybrid

Lead quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis for HKA’s infrastructure consultancy projects in a Sydney-based hybrid role. Manage risk teams and guide decisions across complex project environments.

Description

  • Manage the daily operation, development, and rollout of risk management frameworks
  • Use established risk management methods and industry best practices
  • Lead project controls professionals and support their development
  • Coordinate the identification, evaluation, and prioritisation of threats, opportunities, and issues
  • Enable risk-informed decisions, analysis, problem-solving, and treatment planning
  • Work closely with contractors, clients, and other relevant stakeholders
  • Conduct quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis with risk modelling software
  • Advise on and monitor contingency budgets
  • Present risk analysis results and communicate conclusions to relevant stakeholders
  • Direct risk management consultancy assignments and their project teams

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience leading and motivating risk teams on major infrastructure projects
  • Strong knowledge of risk management principles, practices, and analysis for major infrastructure projects
  • Confidence managing risk management consultancy engagements
  • People leadership skills and the ability to lead project teams effectively
  • Commercial and financial understanding of infrastructure and consultancy project delivery
  • Proficiency in Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis and Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel capability
  • Experience with risk management platforms such as ARM, @Risk, PRA, or Safran
  • Background producing project and risk management reports and dashboards
  • Familiarity with tools including Tableau and Power BI
  • Strong organisational ability
  • Experience handling multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced professional environment
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience reducing budget and schedule risk

Benefits

  • Flexible arrangements designed to support work-life balance
  • An inclusive, collaborative working culture
  • Choice over working hours and location
  • Flexible remote work options
  • Career growth across a range of complex and engaging projects
  • The opportunity to work with public- and private-sector clients

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