Senior Technical Manager (Solid Waste)

Mace; Saudi Arabia; Hybrid; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace in Saudi Arabia is seeking a senior environmental engineer to lead the solid waste management stream on one of the country's largest mixed-use developments. You will oversee technical resources, plan and deliver waste infrastructure, and align activities with programme objectives.

The role requires a degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering, extensive waste management experience, and strong stakeholder leadership to drive circular economy, recycling, and waste-to-energy initiatives across

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Environmental/Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in solid waste management and related infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of integrated waste management systems, recycling, and sustainability.
• Proven stakeholder management and multidisciplinary project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver annual business plan outcomes within deadlines and budget.
• Lead technical resources for solid waste management infrastructure, ensuring programme alignment.
• Present management data, KPIs, and technical metrics to leadership teams.
• Support business development, market engagement, and capability development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with governance, regulations, and defined responsibilities.
• Act as primary focal point for solid waste management, driving continuous improvement.
• Provide input on waste collection, transfer, treatment, recycling, and energy/disposal solutions.
• Influence procurement, contracts, and cross-functional project delivery with PMO teams.
• Promote technical excellence and circular economy principles across the project.
• Support net-zero objectives through waste minimisation and resource recovery initiatives.

Skills

Solid waste management

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering or related

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 outcomes within agreed deadlines and budget requirements
• Lead and manage technical resources associated with solid waste management infrastructure, overseeing delivery activities and ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
• Present management review data, technical performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to project and functional leadership teams.
• Support business development, work-winning activities, market engagement, and the delivery of technical training and capability development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with management systems, project governance requirements, relevant regulations, and defined roles and responsibilities.
• Act as the primary focal point for solid waste management matters, driving continuous improvement in waste strategies, technical standards, delivery plans, tools, and operational processes.
• Lead technical coordination and provide specialist input into waste collection, transfer, treatment, recycling, resource recovery, waste-to-energy, and disposal infrastructure solutions.
• Influence procurement strategies, contractual and commercial matters, and collaborate with PMO and multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and coordinated project delivery.
• Promote technical excellence, innovation, circular economy principles, and industry best practices through engagement with organisational knowledge networks and centres of excellence.
• Support net-zero carbon objectives through the implementation of waste minimisation, resource recovery, recycling, and carbon reduction initiatives across the project lifecycle.

You’ll Need To Have

• Educated to degree level in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Waste Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in solid waste management, waste infrastructure planning, design, delivery, operations, or consultancy.
• Strong understanding of integrated waste management systems, recycling, resource recovery, waste treatment technologies, and sustainability principles.
• Proven stakeholder management, technical leadership, and multidisciplinary project coordination experience.

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