Associate Director - Commercial & Procurement

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 sub-contract packages. 

You’ll be responsible for: 

• Lead pre-contract commercial and tender management for giga-projects, aligning with client goals and governance.
• Develop procurement strategies for complex packages including early works, main works, and services.
• Manage full tender lifecycle: market engagement, documentation, evaluation, negotiation, and award.
• Collaborate with finance to validate estimates and ensure budget alignment.
• Advise on contracting models, pricing strategies, and contract execution.
• Apply expertise in FIDIC contracts and payment mechanisms for post-contract management.
• Engage supply chain to negotiate terms, mitigate risks, and secure value.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree in quantity surveying / commercial management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS (or equivalent).
• Middle East experience is an advantage.
  
  

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

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.