Assistant Planning Manager - KSA National

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Saudi Arabia seeks experienced professionals to support one of the largest programmes in the region. Responsibilities include detailed planning, stakeholder relationship management, and ensuring health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and major project experience. This position is exclusively for Saudi nationals and flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Saudi national required for this position.
• Professional membership or Chartered status is preferred.
• Necessary criteria for visa requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Support planning with detailed programmes.
• Contribute to weekly progress reporting.
• Track productivity and performance metrics.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Champion health and safety.
• Coordinate work plans and deadlines.

Skills

Major project or programme delivery experience

Stakeholder relationship management

Sustainability integration

Health and safety advocacy

Education

Degree qualification in a relevant subject

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:

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.

Supports the PMO and project controls teams to implement and deliver a wide range of PMO and project controls services to support designated project/s within the PMO and planning Centre of Excellence.

This opportunity is for a Saudi national only.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Support planning with detailed, constraint-aware programmes.
• Contribute to weekly progress reporting and contract obligations.
• Track productivity and performance metrics.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Integrate sustainability into programme delivery.
• Champion health and safety through planning.
• Coordinate work plans and deadlines.
• Collaborate to achieve net zero carbon goals.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree qualification in a relevant subject.
• Major project or programme delivery experience.
• Professional membership or Chartered status.
• Necessary criteria for visa requirements.

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 fulfill 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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