External Works Lead

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:

• Oversee the general contractor’s delivery of external works—including hardscape, softscape, utilities, roadworks, and carparks—ensuring alignment with authority and operational requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance to the construction supervision consultant (CSC) on quality, sequencing, and integration of external works, including stormwater management, grading, and landscaping.
• Supervise delivery of the Family Park Zone and Amphitheatre, underground utilities, green spaces, player tunnels for field access, and stormwater detention tanks and tie-ins.
• Oversee future facilities including football golf, football academy, welcome building, underground utilities, green spaces, and two ancillary buildings (G+2).
• Manage delivery of the VIP car park with solar PV shades, player tunnels for field access, and underground wet and dry utility services.
• Review and approve design changes, material selections, logistics plans, and sustainability initiatives to ensure long-term performance and environmental compliance.
• Monitor CSC’s inspection and quality assurance processes, ensuring timely resolution of defects and readiness for handover.
• Escalate risks, non-conformances, or interface issues to project leadership, while championing innovation and best practices in external works 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.
• Professional qualification (or equivalent).
• 15+ years of experience.

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