Senior Project Manager

Mace Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction consultancy seeks a Senior Project Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead the delivery of a flagship commercial and residential asset. The successful candidate will manage main contractors and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards while promoting Mace's best practices and safety-first culture. Ideally looking for someone with strong construction management experience and relevant professional membership. This is an opportunity to work in a diverse team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering construction phases through to completion and handover on projects.
• Strong track record of managing commercial office buildings and residential assets.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in large, complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery in line with project execution plans and methodologies.
• Manage compliance with scope, quality, and programme requirements.
• Oversee construction reporting, quality inspections, and handover planning.

Skills

Construction management expertise

Commercial and contractual acumen

Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Relevant professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE)

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in March, subject to approval. 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

This portfolio comprises projects either directly managed by the client team or delivered by leading third‑party developers under the client’s leadership. It includes a diverse range of projects, spanning new construction, master planning schemes, and executive fit‑out works.

Mace is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Construction) to be seconded into a client office, leading the construction delivery of a flagship commercial & residential asset. The role will act as a client‑side delivery lead, ensuring safe, high‑quality, and compliant construction outcomes in line with governance frameworks, programme objectives and stakeholder expectations.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Lead construction delivery in line with the project execution plan, construction methodologies, KPIs and governance frameworks.
• Manage main contractors, supervision consultants, and specialist subcontractors, ensuring compliance with scope, quality, safety and programme requirements.
• Drive proactive site safety leadership, construction risk mitigation, change control, and issue resolution.
• Oversee construction reporting, progress monitoring, quality inspections and handover planning, ensuring readiness for occupation and asset operation.
• Promote Mace best practice, including the effective use of digital construction tools and sustainable site practices.
• Embed Mace’s safety‑first culture, ensuring HSW compliance across all construction activities while promoting well‑being, inclusion, and accountable leadership.
• Lead construction phase project management from mobilization through completion, handover, and closeout, ensuring safe, high‑quality and timely delivery.
• Lead and coordinate client, consultant, contractor, and stakeholder teams, driving collaboration, consistency, and performance on site.

You’ll need to have:

• Proven experience delivering the construction phase through to completion and handover on commercial and residential projects.
• Relevant professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent) or a demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• A strong track record delivering commercial office buildings and residential assets, ideally within client‑side, PMC or secondment environments.
• Robust construction management expertise, supported by strong commercial, contractual and financial acumen.
• Experience leading construction within large, multidisciplinary and multi‑contractor teams.

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 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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