Associate Director

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 of every project.

The project:
This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is currently providing programme management and looking for high-calibre experienced professionals to lead integrated 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 possess expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the 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 lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with the overall vision and objectives.
- You will be responsible for the long-term success of planning performance for specified engines/sectors/hubs, and the overall contribution to the broader company goals.
- You will be responsible for ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

- You will support senior management in negotiations, contract development and other business development, ensuring that due diligence is applied.
- You will influence the 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 of holding others accountable 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 an understanding of best practices, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and the knowledge hub.
- You will use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.

You’ll need to have:

- A degree qualification.
- Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
- An advanced level of skills in industry-standard software packages such as Primavera P6.
- Experience in overseeing the development and improvement of processes and procedures relating to planning, scheduling and project controls.
- Delay and claims management experience under FIDIC contract terms.
- Experience in overseeing the development of compliant contractor programmes, and lead interrogation and analysis of programme performance.
- Supported risk management, including supporting the development of quantitative risk analysis models, interpreting outputs and making recommendations.
- Supported development of 4D models and integration of delivery programmes with software packages such as Synchro or similar.
- Experience in establishing and implementing robust performance measurement techniques such as earned value management (EVM).

You’ll also have:

- Membership in APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
- Extensive experience in the successful planning of projects and programmes in the sports/stadium sector.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
- Experience in managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

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