Associate Director - Landscape Design (Remote Area)

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Mace is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Landscape Design to lead complex, large-scale landscape projects in Riyadh, aligning strategy with programme objectives and budget while collaborating with renowned architects and global consultants.

You will oversee design management, coordinate internal and external teams, approve consultant appointments, and maintain strong client relationships, driving net-zero carbon considerations throughout delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture (or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years experience in the design management of Landscape Architecture across large-scale, complex or mixed-use developments.
• Proven capability in design risk management, mitigation and delivery planning.
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets, fees and programme delivery.
• Strong working knowledge of design systems, workflows and multi‑disciplinary coordination.
• Proficient in BIM and digital tools (e.g. BIM 360, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Synchro, P6).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of landscape design strategy, aligned to programme objectives, time, and budget.
• Oversee full design management lifecycle, including design planning, workflows, and deliverables.
• Manage and approve consultant appointments across all workstreams.
• Build, lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (internal and external).
• Act as the primary design interface, resolving issues and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Drive senior stakeholder engagement, influencing decision‑making to achieve project outcomes.
• Monitor and present KPIs and performance data to senior leadership.
• 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.

Skills

Design leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Risk management

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture

Tools

BIM 360

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Synchro

P6

Job description

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 project offers the chance to join a talented Mace team in delivering a major entertainment and luxury hospitality project, collaborating with renowned architects and global consultants. The project involves extensive infrastructure and built assets, delivered rapidly through a hands‑on construction management approach, ideal for those experienced in managing both main and sub‑contract packages.

Mace is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Landscape Design to lead complex, large‑scale projects, driving design excellence from strategy through to delivery in a collaborative, high‑performing team.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead the development and delivery of landscape design strategy, aligned to programme objectives, time, and budget.
• Oversee full design management lifecycle, including design planning, workflows, and deliverables.
• Manage and approve consultant appointments across all workstreams.
• Build, lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (internal and external).
• Act as the primary design interface, resolving issues and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Drive senior stakeholder engagement, influencing decision‑making to achieve project outcomes.
• Monitor and present KPIs and performance data to senior leadership.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture (or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years experience in the design management of Landscape Architecture across large-scale, complex or mixed-use developments.
• Proven capability in design risk management, mitigation and delivery planning.
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets, fees and programme delivery.
• Strong working knowledge of design systems, workflows and multi‑disciplinary coordination.
• Proficient in BIM and digital tools (e.g. BIM 360, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Synchro, P6).
• 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.

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.

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