Senior Planning Manager

Mace; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for an expert in project planning and delivery to join their team for a major entertainment and luxury hospitality project. The ideal candidate must have a relevant degree and expertise in planning, scheduling tools, and stakeholder management. You will be responsible for overseeing safe and compliant project delivery, directing strategic planning, and fostering collaboration across various stakeholders. Opportunities for flexible and part-time working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Seeking candidates with a relevant degree and working towards chartership.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools and knowledge of contracting is essential.
• Experience in managing high-value projects for a consultancy is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and high-quality project delivery.
• Direct effective planning and scheduling aligned with objectives.
• Support management with governance and long-term strategy.
• Foster collaboration across projects.
• Manage planning teams and methodologies for improvement.

Skills

Planning and contract knowledge

Proficient in scheduling tools

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Scheduling tools

Reporting software

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 project offers the chance to join a talented Mace team in delivering a major entertainment and luxury hospitality project, collaborating with renowned architects and global consultants. The project involves extensive infrastructure and built assets, delivered rapidly through a hands‑on construction management approach, ideal for those experienced in managing both main and subcontract packages.

Leads planning for medium‑to‑high‑complexity projects, ensuring alignment with defined processes and timely, profitable delivery. Collaborates with project teams, verifies tenders, and monitors schedules to meet client expectations and drive performance across portfolios.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Overseeing a safe, high‑quality, and compliant delivery environment, championing well‑being, inclusion, and strong HSE standards.
• Directing key assignments, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, and performance aligned with strategic objectives.
• Supporting senior management with governance, due diligence, and long‑term business strategy.
• Fostering collaboration, knowledge‑sharing, and strong stakeholder relationships across projects.
• Directing the planning and scheduling across complex project phases.
• Interfacing with stakeholders and driving progress reporting and productivity tracking.
• Embedding sustainability, safety, and contract compliance into programme delivery.
• Managing planning teams, tools, and methodologies to ensure performance and continuous improvement.

You’ll Need To Have

• Relevant degree and working towards chartership.
• Strong planning and contract knowledge.
• Proficient in scheduling tools and reporting software.
• Experience across built environment and procurement routes.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and 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. 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.