Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy
Mace
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.
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 currently providing programme management and looking for high-calibre, experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.
The role will involve undertaking the packaging and procurement of high-value and complex work packages alongside the management contractor. Contract administration of the packages once awarded through to completion and all-round contract management.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.
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 currently providing programme management and looking for high-calibre, experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.
The role will involve undertaking the packaging and procurement of high-value and complex work packages alongside the management contractor. Contract administration of the packages once awarded through to completion and all-round contract management.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well
- You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
- You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio.
- You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
- You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with the overall vision and objectives.
- You will direct the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.
- You will proactively identify costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges and present these to clients.
- You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
- You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of a net-zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
- You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
- You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans and championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.
- You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practices, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
- You will lead cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.
- A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
- Eligibility to obtain a work visa to work in KSA.
- Professional membership, i.e., MRICS/RICS (or equivalent), and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
- Strong bidding and business development experience.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
- Management experience within large, diverse teams.
- Experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
- Strong background in procuring, negotiation and placing large and complex packages.
- Ability to navigate through complex procurement routes.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
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