Associate Director - Project Management - Steelwork

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:

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Lead the end to end steelwork delivery strategy across a Major Entertainment/Leisure Asset, ensuring alignment with programme milestones.
• Oversee design assurance, constructability reviews, and compliance with international steelwork codes and standards.
• Manage the performance of the Steelwork Contractor and ensure they direct logistics, cranage strategies, heavy lifts, and site erection sequencing to ensure safe, efficient installation.
• Foster collaboration and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to meet expectations.
• Champion Mace’s Safety First values, embedding wellbeing, sustainability, and governance into every stage of delivery.
• Provide subject matter expertise, guiding teams and promoting best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Align programmes with Mace’s strategic priorities, integrating digital, data, sustainability, and Construction to Production principles.
• Drive commercial performance and business growth, contributing to reporting, bidding, resourcing, and wider organisational objectives.
• Drive exemplary HSE performance across all steelwork activities, with a focus on lifting operations and work at height.
• Provide clear programme, risk, and commercial reporting to senior stakeholders, supporting change control and governance.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering (professional chartership desirable); GCC or KSA experience advantageous.
• 15+ years’ experience delivering complex steel structures on major programmes (stadia, bridges, mixed use, cultural or themed assets).
• Proven expertise in project and programme delivery with strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership experience managing diverse teams and senior stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of sustainability, risk management, and innovative programme practices shaping future delivery.
• Proven track record managing Steelwork Contractors in fast paced mega projects environments.
• Demonstrable leadership in HSE for steelworks, including heavy lifts and high risk operations.
• Strong commercial, programme, and risk management capability with excellent client facing communication.

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 within the role.

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