Associate Director - Contracts

Overview

• 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, next‑generation digital infrastructure programme in the region, working alongside a leading developer in the data centre sector.
• The project brings together complex design coordination, fast‑paced delivery and rigorous governance to meet the demands of a mission‑critical environment.
• Our team is applying global best practice in programme, project and commercial management to help shape resilient, future‑ready infrastructure at scale
• You’ll be responsible for:
• Directs preparation and formal execution of contract documents, including warranties, bonds, and licenses, ensuring compliance with contractual and approval requirements.
• Manages large teams of direct reports, driving appropriate behaviours, performance against KPIs, and a strong continuous improvement culture.
• Drives accurate measurement of valuations to maintain effective cost control and robust financial reporting.
• Directs the preparation and presentation of monthly post-contract cost reports to clients.
• Proactively identifies and manages cost impacts arising from design changes, contract awards, construction activities, and client instructions.
• Oversees the assessment and determination of contractor and subcontractor claims relating to delay and additional costs.
• Directs the issue of certificates for practical completion, making good defects, and final completion to enable final account agreement.
• Leads cost consultants to improve cost management processes, systems, and best practices, while supporting net zero carbon objectives through proactive carbon reduction management.
• 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.
• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).
• Strong Bidding and business development experience.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Management experience within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• 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
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