Senior Project Manager

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 leisure and entertainment development forming part of the wider Giga program 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.
• Manage multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, and specialist suppliers on a complex, live programme.
• Control the programme, cost, risk, and change in line with Mace and the client's governance processes.
• Act as the day-to-day senior client interface, driving decisions, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Ensure HSW, quality and sustainability standards are embedded and consistently achieved on site.
• Oversee procurement strategy, contractor performance, and commercial compliance.
• Contribute 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 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 working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• 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 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.
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