Urban Master Planning Lead

5 months ago


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Mace 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 our strategy site.

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

**The project**:
This is an opportunity to be involved in the delivery of major sports stadiums and associated projects in Saudi Arabia. Mace is currently delivering the programme which 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:

- **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 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 lead the 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 best-in-class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace.

You will be a recognised expert in PMO and Project Controls, with a strong internal and external network (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies, and other stakeholders)
- **Integrity - Always do the right thing**:
You will lead and direct Project teams in the administration of the PMO and Project Controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk, and reporting.

You will 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 mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.

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 use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention, and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.

**Job Summary**:
**You’ll be responsible for**:

- Distributes and manages deliverables through direct /indirect reports.
- Develops & maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
- Manages & influences Key/Senior stakeholders.
- Provides design and manage the developing design as per contract requirements.
- Identifies and implements continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.
- Collaborates with the wider design disciplines and client personnel.
- Reports on progress to relevant parties.
- Attends/participates in client meetings and design workshops as necessary.
- Governs direct reports work outputs to ensure it is timely, in scope and of a quality expected.
- Provides mentoring/training to members of the team.
- Shares technical/functional/domain expertise to upskill capabilities.
- Supports in bidding with the wider team where required.
- Engages with business improvement directives where applicable.
- Implements training plans for team/s.
- Leads business improvement working groups to deliver outcomes.
- 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.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience and a master's degree in urban planning, urban design, or a related field are required.
- Previous experience of working within a multicultural environment on a large programme.
- Relevant industry qualification (or equivalent).

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