Senior Geotechnical Manager

Mace Consult; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Consult is leading a major Saudi Arabia programme that combines sports facilities, entertainment, and arts with associated infrastructure. You will head geotechnical design activities, guiding teams across multiple projects and driving best practice in design standards, tools and processes.

You will influence procurement strategies, governance, and stakeholder collaboration while supporting net zero carbon objectives and capability development across the project teams.

Qualifications

• Lead geotechnical design teams on major infrastructure or building projects.
• Ability to manage resources, schedules and budgets for geotechnical deliverables.
• Present management review data and KPIs to project leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver annual business plan objectives within deadlines and budget.
• Lead and manage geotechnical design resources across multiple projects.
• Present KPI data to project and functional leadership teams.
• Support business development and capability development programs.
• Ensure compliance with management systems and project governance.
• Act as primary focal point for geotechnical design matters and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Geotechnical design leadership

Infrastructure project delivery

Education

Degree qualified in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or related field

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 opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure. Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Develop and deliver annual business plan objectives within agreed deadlines and budget constraints.
• Lead and manage geotechnical design resources and overseeing the delivery of geotechnical design services across multiple projects.
• Present management review data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to project and functional leadership teams.
• Support business development, work-winning initiatives, and the delivery of training and capability development programs.
• Ensure compliance with management systems, project governance, and defined roles and responsibilities.
• Act as the primary focal point for geotechnical design matters, driving continuous improvement in delivery plans, technical standards, tools, and processes.
• Influence procurement strategies, contractual and legal matters, and promote technical excellence through effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Support net zero carbon objectives by proactively identifying, managing, and reducing carbon emissions while leveraging organisational knowledge and best practices.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline (or equivalent).
• Significant experience leading geotechnical design teams and delivering major infrastructure or building projects .

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, 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 with-in the role

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