Associate Project Director

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the Riyadh Region is seeking a Programme Delivery Manager to oversee project delivery and drive strategies for sustainable success. The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified and have expertise in project management within property or infrastructure sectors. You will play a crucial role in ensuring quality and performance for external clients while leading diverse teams and promoting innovation. This position offers a professional environment with opportunities for flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in project delivery and programme management.
• Strong commercial acumen and leadership of large, diverse teams.
• Knowledge of sustainability and carbon strategies.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage programme delivery for external clients.
• Champion safety and exceptional standards in quality and compliance.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery and manage budgets and expectations.
• Drive collaboration and innovation in alignment with sustainability.

Skills

Project delivery expertise

Commercial acumen

Leadership of diverse teams

Knowledge of sustainability

Education

Degree with professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE)

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:

Direct and manage programme delivery for external clients, driving performance, compliance, and KPI achievement. Provide strategic oversight, analysis, and governance to ensure successful outcomes, with accountability for objectives and budgets up to £6m in Mace Fee.

You will support the Operations Director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy creating a sustainable business future.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Champion safety first, ensuring exceptional standards in quality, cost, programme, and compliance.
• Successful delivery of key assignments and assets, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• Actively lead, network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the centres of excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and knowledge hub.
• Commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery, managing budgets, design, procurement, construction delivery and stakeholder expectations.
• Drive collaboration and innovation, aligning strategies with sustainability and digital excellence.
• Provide expert guidance, governance, and continuous improvement to achieve programme success.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree-qualified with professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent).
• Proven expertise in project delivery and programme management within property or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen and leadership of large, diverse teams.
• Knowledge of sustainability and carbon strategies shaping future projects.

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, 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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