Senior Manager Planning

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

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Job summary

Mace is seeking a senior planning lead for a large luxury mixed-use development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will drive planning across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, coordinating with the client, consultants and contractors to keep delivery aligned with milestones.

You will manage the planning team, ensure realistic schedules, and provide clear progress reports to project leadership, with a focus on safety, collaboration and sustainable delivery.

Qualifications

• A construction or engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Significant planning experience on large, complex building or mixed-use developments.
• Advanced Primavera P6 skills and knowledge of progress measurement, forecasting and schedule analysis.
• Experience leading planning teams and collaborating with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Strong communication skills and a practical approach to solving problems.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider Middle East is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated programmes covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Review and challenge contractor schedules, ensuring realistic sequencing and achievable milestones.
• Monitor progress, critical paths and delivery risks, helping teams develop practical recovery plans.
• Coordinate package interfaces, specialist fit-out and long-lead procurement.
• Provide clear progress reports and recommendations to the client and project leadership.
• Lead and develop the planning team, championing collaboration, safety and sustainable delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Forecasting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

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 a large luxury mixed-use development in KSA, Riyadh. Mace is providing project management consultancy services.

You’ll lead planning for allocated projects or packages, working with the client, consultants and contractors to keep delivery coordinated and on track—from design through to handover.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead integrated programmes covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Review and challenge contractor schedules, ensuring realistic sequencing and achievable milestones.
• Monitor progress, critical paths and delivery risks, helping teams develop practical recovery plans.
• Coordinate package interfaces, specialist fit-out and long-lead procurement.
• Provide clear progress reports and recommendations to the client and project leadership.
• Lead and develop the planning team, championing collaboration, safety and sustainable delivery

You’ll Need To Have

• A construction or engineering degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Significant planning experience on large, complex building or mixed-use developments.
• Advanced Primavera P6 skills and strong knowledge of progress measurement, forecasting and schedule analysis.
• Experience leading planning teams and working closely with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Clear communication skills and a practical approach to solving problems.
• Luxury hospitality, high-end residential or mixed-use experience would be an advantage, as would previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider Middle East.

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. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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

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