Associate Director

2 weeks ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Mace Group Full time

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit ourstrategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project deliveryconsultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to be involved in the delivery of major sports stadia and associated projects in Saudi Arabia. Mace will require high-calibre and experienced people to lead teams throughout each phase of the project.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

  • You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
  • You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
  • You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise:

  • You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
  • You will be responsible for implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology
  • You will promote and influence quality and Service Excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.

Integrity – Always do the right thing:

  • You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
  • You will support the Operations Director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
  • You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

  • You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.
  • You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
  • You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes.

Job Summary:

Oversees the development of delivery plans, contributing to strategy implementation, building and managing key stakeholder relationships and influencing the management of resources. Drives the achievement of company objectives in accordance with stakeholder requirements, in compliance with regulatory frameworks, ensuring effective commercial business practices and tangible operational productivity and improvements.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Directs the coordination and delivery of a sub programme (or smaller programme) and oversees the implementation of project strategies, providing direction and monitoring delivery in alignment with overall vision and objectives.
  • Implements appropriate programme delivery environment including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology.
  • Responsible for improving performance from the bid baseline by optimizing resources and monitoring, reviewing and evaluating activities, systems and methodologies.
  • Defines the relationship ownership and is the primary contact for Mace BUD engagement.
  • Directs and maintains exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, governance, risk, stakeholder management and programme compliance standards.
  • Focus on delivering programme benefits and outcomes.
  • Maintains programme documentation, including process and procedures, plans, reports, registers, and lessons learned.
  • Creates a high-performing and inclusive team environment that encourages contribution and recognition.
  • Engenders, promotes and influences quality and Service Excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.
  • Ensures the programme is operating an effective risk management strategy with appropriate management actions and risk treatments established.
  • Proactively conveys and connects the wider business strategy to the programme team and promoting the associated initiatives.
  • Networks and utilises the full depth and knowledge of the Mace Group and Centres of Excellence to support the programme delivery, actively promoting knowledge share with others.
  • Ensures operations are commercially viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives (including debt collection) and meeting organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
  • Builds and maintains internal and external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders) to foster growth and increase networks, developing internal and external communication.
  • Adapts the full benefits of Construction to Production (C2P), Net Zero Carbon, and Digital & Data innovation.
  • Promotes Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework. Supports the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
  • Manages a number of Senior Managers, Managers and Assistant Managers.
  • Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You'll need to have:

  • Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/ programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
  • Up to 15 yrs experience (or equivalent) and track-record of successful programme delivery (in both construction and pre-construction phases).Leadership and management experience and capability to lead a team.
  • Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/ apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge. (or equivalent).

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may
encounter age restrictions.


Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

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