Project Director

Mace; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UAE is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a large residential masterplan community. The role involves managing project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder alignment while promoting a culture of safety. Candidates must have significant experience in the UAE and relevant professional qualifications. Flexible working options are also available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive working environment

Safety and wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• Professional accreditation such as MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE, or a recognized local equivalent is required.
• Proven experience in delivering construction projects and programmes through successful execution phases.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines and budgets, proactively identifying risks.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery from inception to post-completion.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and promote Mace’s Safety First culture.

Skills

Project management expertise

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience

Tools

CSCS card or equivalent local accreditation

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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:

Large residential masterplan community consisting of villas, townhouses and all associated infrastructure.

This role is to oversee, monitor and undertake project and programme management activities on behalf of external/third-party clients, including conducting analysis and reviews to provide input into plans, processes and procedures to drive the improvement, completion and delivery of projects.

Deliver some internal and all external project objectives and KPI's, providing day to day management and leadership, as appropriate.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Manages project timelines and budgets, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigations.
• Leads end-to-end project delivery for external clients, from inception to post-completion.
• Ensures stakeholder alignment, communicating strategies clearly across client, consultant, and contractor teams.
• Champions safety and wellbeing, promoting Mace’s “Safety First” culture and HSW framework.
• Provides expert guidance to support broader Mace project success and continuous improvement.
• Drives collaboration among client, consultant, and external stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Coordinates integrated programmes, covering design, authority approvals, procurement, and delivery.
• Delivers projects to schedule, managing sequencing, staging plans, and milestone tracking.
• Contributes to business operations, including reporting, bidding, commercial strategy, and P&L responsibilities.
• Supports strategic initiatives, including sustainability, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement.

You’ll need to have:

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• Professional accreditation such as MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE, or a recognized local equivalent.
• Proven experience in delivering construction projects and programmes through successful execution phases.
• Demonstrates strong project management expertise, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
• A valid safety certification, such as a CSCS card or equivalent local accreditation.

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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