Senior Project Manager

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

Job summary

A global consultancy and construction firm in the Riyadh Region is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major mixed-use development project. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project management, strong leadership skills, and a focus on health and safety. This role offers flexible working options and the opportunity to be part of a significant project in Saudi Arabia.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management within a contracting or construction environment.
• Experience in working on high valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy.
• Necessary visa criteria for working in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Champions health, safety, wellbeing, and security across the project.
• Integrates a customer-first mindset into project planning and delivery.
• Leads procurement and commercial activities ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Skills

Health, safety, and wellbeing management

Project planning and delivery

Leadership and team collaboration

Procurement and commercial activities

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Higher National Diploma in Engineering

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:

• Champions health, safety, wellbeing, and security across the project, empowering teams to follow policies and procedures, and is skilled in conducting safety investigations, inspections, and audits.
• Integrates a customer‑first mindset into all aspects of project planning and delivery, ensuring alignment with Customer Experience strategies.
• Demonstrates strong leadership aligned with core values, inspiring high performance through clear direction, continuous feedback, recognition, and fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Provides inclusive and visible leadership, supports succession planning, explores recruitment and retention strategies, and mentors both direct reports and the wider team.
• Oversees project execution across all functional areas, collaborating with internal stakeholders and presenting strategies (e.g., procurement, logistics, constructability) to governance committees.
• Ensures robust project delivery plans are developed, communicated, implemented, and regularly reviewed, while proactively managing risks, opportunities, and change processes.
• Leads procurement and commercial activities, ensuring appropriate contract models, market engagement, cost control, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Drives continuous improvement and learning, conducting post‑project reviews, staying updated on industry trends, and leading a wide range of project activities including design reviews, site inspections, and executive reporting.

You’ll need to have:

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Civil Engineering, Project Management, Risk Management, Construction Management.
• Higher National Diploma: Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, leading complex projects from initiation to completion within a contracting or construction environment.

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. 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.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with‑in the role.