Associate Director – Electrical Engineering (Remote Area)

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 project offers the chance to join a talented Mace team in delivering a major entertainment and luxury hospitality project, collaborating with renowned architects and global consultants. The project involves extensive infrastructure and built assets, delivered rapidly through a hands-on construction management approach, ideal for those experienced in managing both main and subcontract packages.

Mace is seeking a highly experienced Associate Director – Electrical Engineering to lead the delivery of major Infrastructure and MEP systems across a complex, large-scale remote programme.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Lead the delivery of major infrastructure MEP systems (power, district cooling, water, utilities) from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Oversee full MEP lifecycle, including programme, HSW, quality, commissioning and project close-out.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership across tendering, procurement, and contract delivery.
• Manage and direct design reviews, ensuring compliance, coordination, and alignment with engineering standards.
• Drive project planning and delivery strategies, including sequencing, logistics, and commissioning approaches (IST, ATP, Soft Landings).
• Lead stakeholder engagement, influencing clients, consultants, contractors, and senior leadership (up to C-suite).
• Manage and develop large multi-disciplinary MEP teams, driving performance, behaviours and KPIs.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years experience delivering large-scale MEP/infrastructure projects across complex environments.
• Strong technical expertise across electrical, mechanical, public health, and integrated systems (BMS, SCADA, FLS, etc.).
• Proven capability in design management, commissioning and full project lifecycle delivery.
• Advanced understanding of programme planning, sequencing and critical path management.
• 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.

Our values

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

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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