Architect – Stadium

Mace; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is looking for experienced professionals to join a team delivering world-class assets for major sporting events in Riyadh. The role requires a degree qualification and over 12 years of industry experience, especially in stadiums and sports venues. Candidates must be results-driven with a focus on sustainability and excellent stakeholder management skills. Opportunities for flexible and hybrid working are available.

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ postgraduate professional experience is essential.
• Stadium, Events, or Sports venue experience is essential.
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned design elements in line with contract requirements and project objectives.
• Maintain up-to-date training and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives and best practice adoption.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members to support development.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to enable effective collaboration.
• Champion sustainability by driving net zero carbon goals and managing associated emissions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project delivery

Communication

Sustainability practices

Education

Degree qualification in relevant subject

Job description

Position status

This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in April 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 is a unique opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of world‑class assets supporting major sporting events, including the development of multiple stadiums. Mace is at the forefront of this landmark program with a highly motivated client organisation and seeks results‑driven professionals to join our exceptional teams, driving excellence at every stage of these high‑profile projects.

You’ll be responsible for

• Deliver assigned design elements in line with contract requirements and project objectives.
• Maintain up‑to‑date training and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives and best practice adoption.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members to support development.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to enable effective collaboration.
• Support operational delivery of team and regional strategies.
• Champion sustainability by driving net zero carbon goals and managing associated emissions.
• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure design excellence and project success.

You’ll need to have

• Degree qualification in the relevant subject essential.
• 12+ years’ postgraduate professional experience is essential.
• Stadium, Events or Sports venue experience is essential.
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.

Our values

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.

Safety first – Going home safe and well

You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise

You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity – Always do the right thing

You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity – For our people to excel

You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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