Expert Sports Architect

Mace; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is delivering strategic project management consultancy for major stadiums in Riyadh, focusing on new builds, redevelopments, and precinct transformations. The role emphasizes FIFA-compliant design, robust coordination, and long-term sustainability beyond construction.

As a leader, you will guide high-performing teams, engage stakeholders across disciplines, and ensure design integrity from concept to handover, working within a hybrid setup in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Proven leader fostering collaboration and a positive project culture.
• Extensive sports architecture and stadium delivery experience, including FIFA-compliant design.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and value engineering across complex programmes.
• Degree-qualified architect with extensive experience; proficient in CAD/BIM and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design sports facilities for football, including stadiums and training centres.
• Collaborate with clients and professionals to meet athletes', spectators', and community needs.
• Ensure compliance with international codes and FIFA standards; coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee construction to meet design, schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with engineers and contractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Maintain clear client communications and manage expectations throughout the project.
• Review design status with the design management team and propose corrective actions.
• Demonstrate a logical approach to mitigate design issues and communicate solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Sports architecture

Stakeholder engagement

CAD/BIM

Education

Architect degree

Tools

CAD

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.

Project

Mace is providing strategic project management consultancy for major new build stadiums, multiple stadium redevelopments and wider precinct transformations in Riyadh. The scope includes the delivery of new stadiums, increasing existing stadium capacity, delivering major mixed‑use amenities and introducing robust knowledge transfer to ensure operational excellence and long‑term sustainability beyond construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design sports facilities specifically for football, including stadiums, training centres, and other related structures.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and other professionals to ensure that the project meets the needs of athletes, spectators, and the community.
• Ensure compliance against international codes and standards, sporting standards including FIFA compliance.
• Oversee the construction process to ensure that the facility is constructed according to the design and on schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with other professionals, such as engineers and contractors, to ensure that the project is executed smoothly.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders throughout the project to ensure that their needs and expectations are met.
• Review overall design status with the design management team and recommend corrective action where necessary.
• Demonstrate a logical approach to mitigate complex design issues and communicate solutions within team or to design consultant.

Qualifications

• Proven leader, inspiring high‑performing teams and fostering collaboration, innovation and a positive project culture.
• Extensive sports architecture and stadium delivery experience, including FIFA‑compliant design and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, design management and value engineering expertise across complex programmes.
• Degree‑qualified architect with extensive experience; proficient in CAD/BIM, industry standards and sustainability principles.

Additional Information

Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check and qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

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