Senior GIS Manager

Mace Consult; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Mace is seeking a BIM Lead to drive digital delivery on a major Saudi Arabia mixed‑use development project. You will embed BIM processes, develop BEPs, and lead information governance across the lifecycle, coordinating with design and delivery teams.

You will advance BIM standards, manage platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud, and mentor client teams while engaging senior stakeholders. A strong background in ISO 19650 and visa eligibility for Saudi Arabia is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related discipline.
• Advanced understanding of ISO 19650 information management standards.
• Professional membership or accreditation (APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia and experience on high-valued projects for a PM consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery teams throughout the full lifecycle, ensuring BIM and digital processes are embedded and aligned with the Mace Way.
• Assess project resourcing requirements and support recruitment and capability development within BIM teams.
• Develop and implement BEPs, information requirements (OIR, AIR, PIR, EIR) and client digital handover strategies per ISO 19650.
• Establish governance, assurance, and security protocols for information management, including model production oversight.
• Lead development of BIM standards, methods, procedures, and object libraries aligned with strategy.
• Monitor compliance with standards and regulations; drive continuous improvement in digital delivery.
• Oversee and optimise use of digital platforms (e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud) for document control and info exchange.
• Support planning and delivery with model-based inputs, including sequencing and cost planning.
• Provide training, upskilling, and knowledge sharing to client teams and project managers to strengthen digital capability.
• Maintain stakeholder engagement and foster collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Stay informed on industry developments and integrate innovations to BIM processes.
• Contribute to net zero carbon transition and manage associated emissions during delivery.

Skills

BIM

ISO 19650

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional accreditation advantageous

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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:

• Support project delivery teams throughout the full lifecycle, ensuring BIM and digital processes are effectively embedded and aligned with the Mace Way.
• Assess project resourcing requirements and support recruitment and capability development within BIM teams.
• Develop and implement BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), information requirements (OIR, AIR, PIR, EIR) and client digital handover strategies in line with ISO 19650.
• Establish and maintain robust governance, assurance, and security protocols for information management, including oversight of model production, checking, and digital handover.
• Lead the development of BIM standards, methods, procedures, shared resources, and object libraries aligned with organisational strategy.
• Monitor compliance with applicable standards and regulations, driving continuous improvement and identifying opportunities to enhance digital delivery.
• Oversee and optimise the use of digital platforms (e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud), ensuring effective document control, coordination, and information exchange.
• Support project planning and delivery through model‑based inputs, including construction sequencing and cost planning.
• Provide training, upskilling, and knowledge sharing to client teams, project managers, and design teams to strengthen digital capability.
• Maintain strong stakeholder engagement, effectively influencing senior stakeholders and fostering collaborative working relationships.
• Stay informed on industry developments and emerging technologies, integrating innovations to enhance BIM processes and outcomes.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management, or a related discipline.
• Advance understanding of ISO 19650 information management standards.
• Professional membership or accreditation (e.g. APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent) is advantageous.
• 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.