Design Manager (Stadium)

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

Job summary

A consultancy and construction firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a results-driven professional to oversee design activities for major sporting events. With over 12 years of experience and a degree in a relevant field, candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to sustainability. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to landmark projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while fostering collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities to deliver business plan outcomes on time and within budget.
• Lead and guide daily activities of design management resources across projects.
• Ensure briefs and stakeholder requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide operational support and maintain governance and management systems.
• Analyse and present KPIs and management review data to stakeholders.
• Support business development and work-winning initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated deliverables.
• Champion sustainability and drive net zero carbon goals across all design processes.

Skills

Design Management

Stakeholder Management

Budget Coordination

Sustainability Practices

Education

Degree qualification in relevant subject

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 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 design activities to deliver business plan outcomes on time and within budget.
• Lead and guide daily activities of design management resources across projects.
• Ensure briefs and stakeholder requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide operational support and maintain governance and management systems.
• Analyse and present KPIs and management review data to stakeholders.
• Support business development and work‑winning initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated deliverables.
• Champion sustainability and drive net zero carbon goals across all design processes.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree qualification in the relevant subject essential.
• 12+ years postgraduate professional experience is essential.
• Stadium, Events or Sports venue experience is essential.
• Chartered or professional membership 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.

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