Assistant Strategic Planning & Governance Manager – Saudi National

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

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a results-driven professional to oversee the delivery of major sporting projects in Riyadh. Candidates must have over 6 years of experience and a relevant degree. Experience in stadium or sports venues is advantageous. The role involves coordinating teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with various safety and quality standards. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• 6+ years postgraduate professional experience is essential.
• Stadium, Events or Sports venue experience is an advantage.
• Chartered or professional memberships is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical services and external resources for projects.
• Deliver project objectives in line with plans and KPIs.
• Manage tasks and support senior managers to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement of consultants and contractors.
• Maintain quality systems and compliance with the Mace Way.
• Document and manage project changes and handover requirements.
• Drive sustainability and net zero carbon goals throughout delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget management

Risk assessment

Consultant procurement

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 December subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

Bone? [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:

• Coordinate technical services and external resources for projects.
• Deliver project objectives in line with plans and KPIs.
• Manage tasks and support senior managers to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement of consultants and contractors.
• Maintain quality systems and compliance with the Mace Way.
• Document and manage project changes and handover requirements.
• Drive sustainability and net zero carbon goals throughout delivery.

You’ll need to have:

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

Our values

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.

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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