About the Role
U-Connect Human Resources Consulting is a premier Nigerian human resources firm established in 2004, dedicated to delivering innovative workforce solutions and operational excellence. We are currently recruiting a highly skilled Project Assurance & Risk Personnel to join our dynamic team in Lagos. In this critical role, you will be responsible for upholding project governance, conducting rigorous assurance reviews, and implementing robust risk mitigation strategies across major Oil & Gas engineering and construction projects.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain comprehensive project risk registers, risk management plans, and mitigation trackers.
- Facilitate project risk workshops, qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, and readiness reviews.
- Coordinate project assurance reviews, internal audits, and compliance verifications against approved objectives.
- Monitor overall project performance in relation to approved scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk targets.
- Identify emerging risks, execution bottlenecks, and potential project deviations proactively.
- Review project execution plans, governance documentation, and assurance deliverables thoroughly.
- Track corrective actions to guarantee the timely and effective closure of all assurance findings.
- Prepare detailed risk reports, management dashboards, and high-level project performance updates.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, HSE, procurement, contracts, and project controls teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 8 to 12 years of demonstrable project assurance, risk management, or project controls experience within the Oil & Gas sector.
- Proven expertise in managing risk registers, facilitating workshops, and executing governance processes.
- Thorough knowledge of modern project management methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and reporting standards.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-RMP, or equivalent credentials will be an added advantage.
- Exceptional analytical, reporting, stakeholder management, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards and professional experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading HR and consulting firm.
- Health insurance coverage and other employee welfare benefits.
- A collaborative and professional work environment in the heart of Lagos.