Senior Cost Control & Project Delivery Lead

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 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.