executive assistant

project director

account director

construction director

director of service

associate director

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About Qiddiya Investment Company:</h3>
As part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, Qiddiya is set to become a transformative destination located just outside Riyadh, combining entertainment, sports, arts, and education, all underpinned by innovative urban design. The mission of Qiddiya is not only to offer world-class experiences but also to create job opportunities and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the local economy.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About the Role:</h3>
We are looking for an experienced Associate Director - HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our dynamic team and lead our HR strategy in alignment with Qiddiya&rsquo;s goals. The HRBP will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and drive initiatives that foster a high-performance culture and enhance employee engagement across the organization. This role requires a strategic thinker who can influence and execute HR solutions that support business growth, employee retention, and talent development.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul>
<li>Provide strategic HR leadership and support to designated business units, acting as a key partner to senior management.</li>
<li>Drive organizational change initiatives and cultural transformation by aligning employee policies and practices with business objectives.</li>
<li>Lead talent management processes including recruitment, performance management, and succession planning.</li>
<li>Identify and address employee relations issues, ensuring a positive work environment that encourages employee engagement and productivity.</li>
<li>Implement HR programs and initiatives, including training and development, employee wellness, and engagement activities.</li>
<li>Analyze HR metrics and provide actionable insights to management for decision-making purposes.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the HR team to develop and execute HR policies and procedures in compliance with local labor laws.</li>
<li>Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and innovations in HR management.</li>
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Requirements<ul>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master&rsquo;s degree or HR certification is a plus.</li>
<li>Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a strategic HRBP role.</li>
<li>Proven experience in organizational development, talent management, and change management.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of local labor laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.</li>
<li>Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.</li>
<li>Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and priorities.</li>
<li>A strong passion for fostering employee engagement and unlocking talent potential.</li>
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Benefits
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.</div>

Associate Director - HRBP

WSP in the Middle East

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 WSP in the Middle East is currently seeking an accomplished and experienced professional to join our team as an
 
 Associate Director &ndash; Building Services
 
 at our distinguished engineering consultancy, based in Riyadh, KSA.
 
 
 The successful candidate will assume a pivotal role in providing leadership to the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) design team, contributing to business development activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. We are specifically seeking an individual with a robust background in engineering consultancy, demonstrating substantial experience in MEP design. A minimum of 18 years of relevant experience is required, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in the GCC region and successfully delivered projects in KSA.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 As an Associate Director in WSP, you are expected to be experienced and involved in the following:
 
 
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 Nurture client relationship and engage in work winning. Create strong connections with existing clients and acquire new connections with impactful clients in KSA.
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 Act as a WSP ambassador, representing WSP to clients and their representatives.
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 Hands-on experience in the operational delivery of small to medium size projects as an MEP leader or multidisciplinary leader for all engineering and architectural services including management of subconsultants.
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 Lead and successfully deliver small to medium size project proposals, MEP or multidisciplinary. Closely communicate with clients to secure projects.
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 Have excellent communication skills. Have strong presentation skills and the ability to create meaningful connections with clients, stakeholders and peers at WSP.
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 Building Services technical leader that is well rounded in all MEP services and understand each discipline's main constraints, risks and opportunities
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 Have excellent technical knowledge in mechanical or electrical building services and delivered several projects successfully to the client&rsquo;s satisfaction. Have a deep understanding of standards, regulations and authority requirements and can provide tailored advice to our clients.
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 Skilled in delivering different project market sectors (Commercial, Retail, Hospitality, etc.) and have a strong understanding of associated standard, authority requirements and sustainability requirements
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 Develop the technical capability of the team. Identify weaknesses and support them to improve their performance and outcome proactively and constructively
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 People leader, able to lead, inspire, engage, and develop a team.
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 High financial acumen with experience in budget management, change management and accountability for project financial performance, having a track record of delivering project within agreed design fee.
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 Deliver high integrity documentations with focus on quality and meeting client intent.
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 Supporting Team Leaders / Head of Building Services on project reviews including Technical and Commercial activities.
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 Responsible for project technical control and ensure that all designs are technically sound and meet the client brief.
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 Check project team's work thoroughly and ensure it complies to standards, authority requirements and client intent. Work closely with team to ensure the work is coordinated and correct
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 Experienced in resource management and leading a large project team. Able to assess team capability, distribute tasks and control the flow of work.
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 Excellent risk management skills, able to raise, control and mitigate risk effectively and in a timely manner.
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 Review project commercials along with the stage deliverables on monthly basis and report to the project director and Team Leaders.
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 Project financial control, end of month reporting on project financial status, possible VOs, invoicing status, WIP and debt.
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 Ensure project management procedure is followed as per company practice including QA.
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 Reporting to the direct report on project technical and commercial performance. Keep the project team informed of key deliverables, deadlines, program, progress, issues, and changes.
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 Review and endorse MEP design documents to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
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 Establishing and monitoring project key performance indicators (KPIs) for the project to comply with all company policies, procedures and guidelines.
 
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in building services with a mechanical or electrical bias; master&rsquo;s degree is a plus.
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 Preferably Chartered with a reputable professional body (CIBSE, IET, etc.)
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 Minimum of 18 years of experience in MEP design, with a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering background.
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 A high sense of ownership and accountability
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 Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate a large team.
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 Out of box thinking and problem solving.
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 In-depth knowledge of MEP codes, standards, and best practices.
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 Experience working in the GCC region is highly desirable.
 
 
 
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 Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
 
 
 Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
 
 
 With us, you can. Apply today.
</div>

Associate Director – Building Services

Jigsaw MENA FZE

Our client is looking to recruit an Associate Director – Development Communications (Delivery) to support the development of communications strategy that promote our clients’ projects and credibly positions its City wide development.&nbsp;&nbsp;He / she will take ownership of developing and delivering communications plans for a set of districts and / or assets at City level. You will be responsible for managing narrative and messaging, creating engaging copy, both long and short form across multiple channels, and bringing the journey of developing and delivering our clients mega City project to life for key audiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:&nbsp;Strategy &amp; Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive communication plan for an assigned set of districts or assets, aligned with the company’s business goals, growth objectives and overarching communications strategy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with development, delivery and contractor teams across their assigned districts / assets to understand project progress, upcoming milestones and delivery methods to drive communication strategy. Identify communication opportunities and support the internal and external communication of key milestones / updates.&nbsp;&nbsp;Internal Communications: Support preparation of, coordinate, review and manage internal communications including (but not limited to); newsletters, ad hoc communications, reports and other communications to program leadership and the broader project teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;Storytelling and Engagement: Lead creative copywriting and content creation that informs and engages internal and external audiences through supporting media relations activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brand Guardianship: Champion and reinforce our clients brand, ensuring that is consistently applied across all communications in line with branding and style guidelines.&nbsp;&nbsp;Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key internal and external stakeholders including development, corporate marketing and district / asset owners to ensure objectives align. Responsible for stakeholder engagement within the project team, internal and external partners, suppliers and stakeholders.&nbsp;&nbsp;In order to be considered for the role, the successful incumbent will possess the following key skills and attributes:&nbsp;Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or a relevant related field.&nbsp;Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in corporate communications, public relations or stakeholder engagement, preferably in the construction or infrastructure sectors.&nbsp;Leadership: Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Proven track record in developing and implementing compelling communication strategies that engage diverse audiences.&nbsp;Technical Skills: Proficiency in using a range of communication platforms, tools and methods to deliver impactful messaging and measuring its effectiveness.Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;Development / Delivery: Prior experience working in a similar role on a construction program or within a corporate, government department or agency department is preferred.&nbsp;

Associate Director, Development Communications (Delivery)

Control Risks

<div>The successful applicant will be a part of our Middle East team, supporting clients in Saudi Arabia and across the region as part of our broader EMEA team of over 100 crisis and security consultants.<ul><li>Undertaking fee earning consultancy, including but not limited to built environment security consulting, security master planning, security risk assessments (site/project/supply-chain/business), security policy and planning consultancy, benchmarking and maturity assessments, security risk workshops, and applying relevant built environment risk management knowledge, tools, standards, and processes</li><li>Contribution to built environment security and risk consulting projects in the region to ensure compliance with Control Risks polices, standards, and methodologies as well as drawing on international leading practices</li><li>Client liaison, as a trusted advisor for Control Risks in order to develop client relationships across the full breadth of capabilities</li><li>Act as a thought leader and mentor to junior personnel working within and across the range of built environment security, risk, and design consulting services</li><li>Ensure requests from clients and prospects are dealt with effectively</li><li>Creating proposals and building project budgets to define scope and determine pricing prior to sign-off by designated managers</li><li>Provide accurate information on pipeline activity</li><li>Operational planning and management of engagements, including quality oversight of operational and document-based deliverables and compliance with Control Risks policies, standards and methodologies</li><li>Operational responsibility for and collaborative input into performance management of team members</li><li>Coordination and support to regional tasks as necessary</li><li>Maintain overall quality oversight of operational and written work</li><li>Adopt innovative approaches to development of current practices and new solutions</li><li>Act as a thought leader and coordinate with peer group across the business</li></ul>
Requirements<ul><li>Deep understanding of the real estate and critical infrastructure security through the entire value chain and project lifecycle from project initiation through procurement, planning, design, construction, and in-use phases</li><li>Specific experience of the development of security strategies, polices, and standards for the built environment and security master planning</li><li>Proven ability of operating successfully at a senior level, implementing policy, driving quality and growing a business</li><li>Detailed understanding of and implementation experience of relevant professional bodies standards and processes, including but not limited to:</li></ul>
&ndash; - American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) work stages
&ndash; - Preventive strategies including the UK Secured by Design (SBD) and the US Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), UK National Counterterrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), and UK National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) guidelines<ul><li>Detailed understanding of Control Risks capabilities and client outcomes</li><li>Proven experience of delivering consultancy-based engagements</li><li>Proven experience of people management</li><li>Proven experience of successful budgeting, project management, and project closure</li><li>Exposure to, or delivery of, built environment security consulting, operational security management, crisis management planning, security risk assessments (site/project/supply-chain/business), security policy and planning consultancy, resilience planning and management, benchmarking and maturity assessments, risk workshops</li><li>Excellent writing skills</li><li>Excellent presentation skills with proven ability to participate in speaking engagements</li><li>Ability to liaise with and build successful client relationships</li><li>Ability to quickly assimilate large quantities of new information</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or advanced diploma in risk management or related security, crisis and/or business continuity fields</li></ul></div>

Associate Director, Built Environment

<div>WSP is seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate Director &ndash; Transport Planning &amp; Mobility to spearhead the growth of our transportation planning and mobility business across Riyadh and the wider Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In response to a rapidly expanding portfolio of projects and opportunities, this leadership role is pivotal in shaping the future of mobility in the region.
The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping sustainable, innovative, and integrated mobility solutions that support the Kingdom&rsquo;s vision for the future. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by providing technical excellence, project leadership, and business development within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment, working alongside industry leaders and contributing to transformative projects across the region.
Projects in this role span sustainable urban development, transport policy and strategy formulation, network and master planning, multimodal transport studies, and the creation and implementation of various sustainable mobility initiatives. You will also apply human-centred design principles to drive meaningful behaviour change in mobility. Success in this position requires the ability to think critically and analytically, taking time to fully understand each client&rsquo;s unique challenges before crafting tailored solutions. You should be comfortable with ambiguity and adept at developing innovative approaches that reduce uncertainty and deliver value. As a leader, you will oversee, plan, and execute a diverse portfolio of transport planning and mobility projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging a wide range of stakeholders across the region. Your commitment to technical excellence and commercial acumen will ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest professional standards.</div>
 <div>Strategic Vision &amp; Leadership
<ul><li>Champion the development of a high-performing transport planning and mobility team in KSA, driving the delivery of innovative, sustainable, and integrated mobility solutions for both private and public sector clients.
</li><li>Align team objectives and project delivery with national and regional transport strategies, including Saudi Vision 2030, ensuring WSP is recognized as a leader in shaping the future of transport across the region.
</li><li>Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, positioning WSP as the preferred partner for strategic transport and mobility projects.
</li><li>Contribute to thought leadership and represent WSP in industry forums, conferences, and technical committees.
</li></ul>Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Build and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive transport planning and mobility services.
</li><li>Drive client engagement to win new business, enhance WSP&rsquo;s brand in the Kingdom, and strengthen key relationships.
</li><li>Strengthen client partnerships and advance WSP&rsquo;s prequalification with KSA authorities to secure strategic projects.
</li><li>Provide technical leadership and oversight on transport master plans, mobility studies, and infrastructure design projects, including rail and air mobility.
</li><li>Lead the integration of future mobility opportunities (e.g., micro mobility, zero-emission, shared and automated vehicles) into retrofit and new masterplan proposals.
</li><li>Benchmark and implement the latest mobility technologies and service models, ensuring solutions are data-driven and future-ready.
</li><li>Collaborate across disciplines and geographies to deliver holistic, resilient, and sustainable transport solutions.
</li><li>Oversee the bidding process, technical scope development, and fee estimation for mobility projects.
</li><li>Manage project budgets, P&amp;L, and resource allocation to achieve financial targets.
</li><li>Ensure all deliverables meet WSP&rsquo;s quality standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.
</li><li>Drive innovation through the adoption of digital tools, sustainability practices, and continuous process improvement.</li></ul></div>
 <div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related discipline; a Master&rsquo;s degree is preferred.
</li><li>Arabic speaker, with 15+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role within a major consultancy or government entity.
</li><li>Proven track record in leading large-scale transport planning and mobility projects in the Middle East, particularly within Saudi Arabia.
</li><li>Ability to build strong client relationships and win work.
</li><li>Demonstrable experience from consultancy, or industry that includes strong experience in developing mobility strategies and providing transport planning inputs to master planning and plot design schemes.
</li><li>Someone who is able to lead and contribute to Transport Masterplan and studies, transport and mobility infrastructure, Transport Policies, and Transport modelling.
</li><li>Experience and a passion for Design Thinking and Human-Centred Design.
</li><li>Project management experience in a consultancy environment is essential.
</li><li>Business development, bid writing and thought leadership skills will be essential.
</li><li>Experience dealing with uncertainty and have the ability to be flexible and adaptable to a working environment that is evolving in nature and requires varied project work and client demands.
</li><li>Someone who has team leadership skills and can build teams, mentor others through performance management and training and development.
</li></ul>Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
 With us, you can. Apply today.</div> <div></div>

Associate Director - Transport Planning & Mobility

<div>
 
 Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise project governance, delivery standards and execution methodologies to ensure consistent, compliant, high-quality project delivery across the organisation. Provide lifecycle controls, training, assurance reporting and decision-quality insights to executive committees, investment/ planning boards and portfolio leads.
 
 
 
 
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 Governance &amp; standards: Define, implement and maintain enterprise-wide governance frameworks, delivery standards, templates and execution methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid) to ensure compliance, repeatable quality and measurable outcomes across all projects.
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 Lifecycle management: Design and control project lifecycle stages and gates (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure), including entry/exit criteria, artefacts, risk controls and regulatory-aligned checks.
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 Delivery oversight &amp; assurance: Monitor project adherence to standards through assurance reviews, stage-gate assessments, audits and metrics. Escalate persistent issues and recommend corrective actions to Portfolio Leads, Investment Committees and Planning Boards.
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 Reporting &amp; insights: Produce and present executive-level dashboards and deep-dive reports on delivery health, risks, compliance and control metrics to executive committees and boards.
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 Training &amp; capability building: Partner with Portfolio Leads and Project Managers to embed standard practices via training, playbooks, coaching, tool guidance and communities of practice. Maintain a curriculum of role-based learning and certification where applicable.
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 Continuous improvement: Lead post-implementation reviews, capture lessons learned, refine standards and drive automation/ tooling improvements to increase delivery efficiency and control.
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 Stakeholder management: Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to align standards with regulatory requirements, investment priorities and operational constraints.
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 Compliance &amp; regulatory alignment: Ensure delivery controls meet applicable regulatory, security and audit requirements; coordinate with Risk and Compliance for external/regulatory audits.
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 Serve as the custodian of delivery data integrity, ensuring accurate and timely updates from all project teams.
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 Collaborate with Portfolio Leads and PMs to train and embed standard practices across the delivery organization.
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 Provide inputs to executive steering committees and transformation boards on delivery assurance and control metrics.
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</div>

Associate Director Governance and Standards

Mace

<div>
 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 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 one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.
 
 
 Mace is currently providing programme management and looking for high-calibre, experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll Be Responsible For
 
 
 
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 Providing subject matter expertise in all aspects of claims management.
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 Managing and maintaining comprehensive claims documentation within the contract administration software.
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 Directing all claims and change management with respect to clients, project COS and third-party claims.
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 Investigating, evaluating, and providing recommendations for the settlement of claims.
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 Providing detailed evaluation of potential claim impact to the project management team.
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 Improving systems, processes and service delivery.
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 Establishing structures and tools to support area plans and strategic outcomes.
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 Driving continuous improvement and identifying business enhancements.
 
 
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 You&rsquo;ll Need To Have
 
 
 
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 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.
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 Relevant MEA experience.
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 Degree qualification.
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 Chartered or relevant certifications such as MRICS or CIPS.
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 Proven experience in working with delay claims, productivity claims, acceleration and extensions of time.
 
 
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 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.
 
 
 Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
 
 
 We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role
 
 
</div>

Associate Director, Commercial Claims

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