Senior Design Manager – Sports Architecture

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the Riyadh Region is seeking experienced professionals to contribute to world-class projects supporting major sporting events. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning, design management, and stakeholder engagement, particularly within stadium or sports venues. This role offers an inclusive working environment focused on safety and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage planning and building regulation applications.
• Oversee design development and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Manage deliverables and monitor outputs from direct reports.
• Collaborate with clients, design disciplines, and construction teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and business enhancement initiatives.

Skills

Planning and building regulation applications

Stakeholder relationship management

Safety and compliance management

Continuous improvement initiatives

Education

Degree qualification in relevant subject

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 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:

• Develop and manage planning and building regulation applications.
• Oversee design development and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Manage deliverables and monitor outputs from direct reports.
• Collaborate with clients, design disciplines, and construction teams.
• Build and influence strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
• Support reporting, attend client meetings, and lead design workshops.
• Drive continuous improvement and business enhancement initiatives.
• 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 memberships 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.

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