Assistant Project Manager - Saudi National

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking experienced professionals to assist in delivering major sports stadiums and related projects. The ideal candidate must have a relevant bachelor's degree and experience managing high-value projects. This role includes engaging in safety standards, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing project changes. Various working options available; apply even if not meeting all criteria.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia required.
• Experience with project management consultancy needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering project objectives in line with the Project Plan.
• Engage in health, safety and wellbeing standards for the project.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage quality systems.
• Attend meetings, providing relevant information and analysis.
• Manage project changes within agreed timeframes.

Skills

Experience in high valued projects

Knowledge of Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards

Stakeholder management

Risk management skills

Project tracking and change management

Collaboration and communication

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Position status

This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in December 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 an opportunity to be involved in the delivery of major sports stadiums and associated projects in Saudi Arabia. Mace is currently delivering the programme which will require high‑calibre and experienced people to lead teams throughout each phase of the project.

You’ll be responsible for

• Works with the project team to assist in the delivery of the project objectives in line with the Project Plan.
• Actively engages in relevant business and statutory Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards and activities at all stages of the project.
• Collaborates with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are suitably managed and monitored in line with Service Excellence.
• Attends and records relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis, including regular site walks.
• Partners with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments.
• Assists in tracking project changes and ensuring they are processed and formalised within the agreed timeframes.
• Assists in providing handover documentation prior to practical completion.
• Understands the businesses priorities through Construction to Production, Digital & Data and responsible business.
• Collects information or undertake research as required.
• Updates and manages existing project plans, processes and procedures to contribute to the successful delivery of projects under direction.
• Actively seeks understanding and utilises the Centre of Excellence (CoE) knowledge base, The Mace Way Control Centre, the Knowledge Hub and Company best practice sign posting.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/ programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).

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.

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job. https://info.macegroup.com/centralsupport/hr/referral_scheme.aspx