Senior Project Manager

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

Mace is supporting the delivery of a large scale leisure and entertainment development forming part of the wider Giga programme in Saudi Arabia. It comprises high end luxury residential and entertainment/hospitality assets delivered to demanding international standards within a fast paced, integrated programme. The role focuses on driving safe, high quality delivery across complex interfaces while supporting the client's vision for a world class destination.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading end to end delivery of assigned complex building works from design through construction and handover.
• Managing multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, and specialist suppliers on a complex, live programme.
• Controlling the programme, cost, risk and change in line with Mace and the client's governance processes.
• Acting as the day to day senior client interface, driving decisions, reporting and issue resolution.
• Ensuring HSW, quality and sustainability standards are embedded and consistently achieved on site.
• Overseeing procurement strategy, contractor performance and commercial compliance.
• Contributing to program wide integration, readiness planning and key milestone achievement.

You'll need to have:

• Proven project management experience on large, complex construction or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable delivery experience across hospitality, high end residential or complex public entertainment venues.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management and delivery under international forms of contract.
• Experience working in the Middle East, ideally Saudi Arabia, on mega projects or remote sites.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across clients, authorities, consultants and contractors.
• Strong commercial, programme and risk management capability with a hands on delivery mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or a related discipline (chartered status preferred).
• Aligned with Mace's values, with a proactive, collaborative and safety first approach.
• Embed Mace's safety first culture, ensuring HSW compliance while promoting well being, inclusion and accountable leadership.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience on high valued projects or programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

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.