Senior Manager (Construction Waste)

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 the Senior Construction Delivery Team and Project Leadership Team by providing guidance and coordination across project delivery activities.
• Develop and implement construction waste management strategies, procedures, and performance targets aligned with programme requirements, environmental objectives, and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and waste service providers to ensure effective segregation, handling, storage, transportation, recycling, recovery, and disposal of construction waste materials.
• Monitor and report waste management performance, recycling rates, diversion from landfill metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of safety, wellbeing, quality, and compliance outcomes for assigned project areas.
• Foster and maintain a positive Health, Safety, and Wellbeing culture across site operations.
• Lead and support lookahead planning and forecasting meetings, providing direction and resolving delivery challenges.
• Build strong relationships with clients, designers, and project stakeholders while managing QA processes through to final sign-off.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement construction standards, and support net-zero carbon objectives through proactive carbon management and reduction measures.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Environmental Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Sustainability, Waste Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in construction waste management, environmental management, sustainability, construction operations, or a related field within major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction waste legislation, waste management planning, recycling, resource recovery, circular economy principles, and environmental compliance requirements.
• SMSTS and Managerial / Professional CSCS Card (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) / (Construction Skills Certificate Scheme).

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 within the role

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