Senior Architect – Stadium

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 187,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Riyadh is seeking an experienced professional to manage design deliverables for high-profile sports venue projects. The ideal candidate must have over 15 years of experience in construction, particularly with stadium and events. This challenging role offers the opportunity to collaborate with various teams and contribute to sustainability initiatives on landmark projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage design deliverables and oversee outputs from reports.
• Develop and manage design in line with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, design disciplines, and construction teams.
• Report progress and participate in client meetings.
• Support bidding activities and lead business improvement initiatives.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder relationship building

Sustainability championing

Client focus

Education

Degree qualification in relevant subject

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in January subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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:

• Manage design deliverables and oversee outputs from direct and indirect reports.
• Develop and manage design in line with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, design disciplines, and construction teams.
• Report progress and participate in client meetings and design workshops.
• Support bidding activities and lead business improvement initiatives.
• Implement training plans and continuous improvement strategies.
• Build and influence key stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
• Champion sustainability and contribute to our net zero carbon goals.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree qualification in the relevant subject essential.
• 15+ 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.

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

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