Operations Director - Commercial Consultancy

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical construction expertise and consultancy delivery experience to unlock the potential in every person and project. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

This opportunity is to be involved in a major mixed-use development in Riyadh. Mace is currently providing the programme management and are looking for high-calibre experienced people.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Reporting to PMO director lead the PMO commercial team on delivering the programme commercial management and cost reporting framework.
• Mature and enhance cost and commercial reporting process including requirements, cadence, and formats across (budget management, cost planning and benchmarking, monthly cost reporting, contract status reporting, including procurement).
• Manage senior stakeholders (including c-suite and executive director level) to ensure the successful delivery of the cost and commercial function.
• Support in the roll out of the new systems, processes and reports.
• Manage quality assurance/control process for the cost and commercial information.
• Manage the performance of the commercial team comprising 15 positions within the current deployment.
• Coordinate the commercial process with other functional leads.
• Manage the production and distribution of regular and ad-hoc reports.
• Coordinate with PMO functions around contractual deliverables, centralise the commercial effort to ensure the contractual commitments are delivered.
• Together with the programme director, manage the Mace contract with the client.

You’ll need to have:

• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalent.
• Professional membership i.e., MRICS or moving towards fellowship or equivalent demonstrable professional development.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive bidding and business development experience.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• 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: 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.

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

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.