Associate Director

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

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.

You’ll be responsible for:

- Provides direction and support in implementing and maintaining the design management system, ensuring all business, statutory, legal, and contractual requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.- Manages teams to deliver key outcomes while contributing to the strategic development of design management systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and continuous improvement.-
- Oversees the entire project portfolio programme, identifying opportunities and addressing challenges that may impact delivery, quality, or stakeholder satisfaction.- Engages proactively with client teams to foster strong relationships and ensure a smooth and successful journey throughout the project phases.- Contributes to strategic planning, develops actionable plans, and ensures the timely and budget-conscious delivery of the annual business plan.- Defines the strategic approach to design management for each project and approves consultant appointments across all work streams when required by contract.- Builds and leads internal and external design teams, ensuring the right resources are allocated and project deliverables are clearly defined and understood.- Collaborates with multiple internal and external stakeholders to implement strategies, programmes, and initiatives, while managing and negotiating with senior stakeholders.- Acts as the operational manager for design managers and other design resources deployed to projects, and presents key performance indicators and review data to senior leadership.- Supports business development and work-winning activities, drives transformational change, and ensures relevant training is identified, developed, and delivered to enhance team capabilities.- Works collaboratively toward achieving net zero carbon goals, taking responsibility for identifying and managing carbon emissions and reductions throughout project delivery.

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.- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering.- Experience handling the Design process for a Stadium or related project.- Adaptable and proactive, with a positive attitude.- Strong communion & Stakeholder management skills.- Membership professional body (RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT).

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

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