Senior Cost Control Manager

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in Abha across a transformative mixed‑use development. This senior role orchestrates delivery, budgets, risks and governance within a large, integrated team to support Saudi Arabia’s growth vision.

The role demands end‑to‑end project management, cross‑functional collaboration among client, consultant and contractor teams, and a strong focus on safety, wellbeing and sustainable delivery.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent. Progressing toward chartership with a recognised professional body and ongoing professional development.
• Minimum 20 years of total professional experience, including at least 7 years of experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven leadership in health, safety and wellbeing, delivering measurable outcomes and embedding best practice.
• Strong knowledge and application of relevant legislation within complex organisational environments.
• Effective communicator with analytical capability and ability to engage, influence and build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversees project delivery across timeframes, budgets and risk.
• Leads end‑to‑end project management from inception to completion.
• Aligns delivery with stakeholder expectations through clear communication.
• Champions Safety First and promotes wellbeing across all teams.
• Provides subject‑matter expertise to strengthen wider Mace programmes.
• Drives collaboration across client, consultant and contractor teams.
• Manages programme integration across design, procurement and delivery.
• Leads strategic initiatives including business development and commercial performance.
• Partners with senior stakeholders to influence outcomes and embed best practice.
• Leads and develops teams while driving continuous improvement and excellence.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Skills

Leadership

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Relevant degree

Chartered body progression

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 an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative mixed-use development in Abha, Saudi Arabia. The programme will create a world-class destination, bringing together residential, commercial, hospitality, leisure, and public realm components to support the region’s future vision and growth aspirations.

The project offers the opportunity to work within an integrated, multidisciplinary team on a large-scale development that will contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Kingdom and create a lasting legacy for the region.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Oversees project delivery across timeframes, budgets and risk.
• Leads end‑to‑end project management from inception to completion.
• Aligns delivery with stakeholder expectations through clear communication.
• Champions Safety First and promotes wellbeing across all teams.
• Provides subject‑matter expertise to strengthen wider Mace programmes.
• Drives collaboration across client, consultant and contractor teams.
• Manages programme integration across design, procurement and delivery.
• Leads strategic initiatives including business development and commercial performance.
• Partners with senior stakeholders to influence outcomes and embed best practice.
• Leads and develops teams while driving continuous improvement and excellence.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Relevant degree or equivalent. Progressing toward chartership with a recognised professional body and ongoing professional development.
• Minimum 20 years of total professional experience, including at least 7 years of experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven leadership in health, safety and wellbeing, delivering measurable outcomes and embedding best practice.
• Strong knowledge and application of relevant legislation within complex organisational environments.
• Effective communicator with analytical capability and ability to engage, influence and build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• 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: 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 and 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.

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