Project Director - Sports

Job Description

The Project

Youll Be Responsible For

• Lead the project from concept design through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Set clear project strategy, delivery roadmap, and governance arrangements aligned with client priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Provide authoritative leadership to design consultants, contractors, and specialist advisors to ensure coherent and coordinated project development.
• Oversee development of the project’s business case, feasibility assessments, and early‑stage cost, schedule, and risk models.
• Direct the full concept‑to-detailed design process, ensuring design intent reflects client vision, budget constraints, and long‑term operational needs.
• Establish and maintain robust programme controls, commercial strategy, procurement pathways, and risk management frameworks.
• Lead preparation of tender strategies, scope packages, and contractor engagement processes.
• Act as the senior client representative for all matters relating to the project, maintaining strong alignment with executive leadership.
• Manage relationships across government entities, regulators, sports bodies, consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders.
• Provide clear, concise executive reporting, highlighting progress, risks, decisions required, and performance against strategic objectives.
• Provide leadership during construction to ensure safety, quality, and schedule compliance remain at the forefront.
• Build and manage high‑performing teams, ensuring access to specialist expertise when required.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture aligned with Mace values, prioritising safety, integrity, and performance.

You’ll Need To Have

• Extensive experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Leader within major capital development programmes.
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale, complex projects from concept stage through to completion.
• Strong background in sports or large public/visitor facilities (stadiums, arenas, training complexes, multi‑sports environments) is highly desirable.
• Experience working in client‑side, PMC, or consultancy roles within the Middle East region preferred.
• Demonstrated capability in design management, construction delivery, procurement strategy, risk, and commercial governance.
• Strong understanding of regional regulatory, compliance, and governance frameworks within Abu Dhabi or the wider UAE.
• 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 and 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 fulfill 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 within the role.

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