Senior Project Manager

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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 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.

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