Associate Director - Design - Saudi National

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 in every project.

This opportunity is for a Saudi national who is interested in joining an international consultant.

Mace plays a role in supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by delivering some key infrastructure projects across the country. By focusing on developing local talent, Mace contributes to the empowerment of Saudi nationals, offering training and leadership opportunities that align with the kingdom's goals for a more proficient workforce.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first - Going home safe and well 

• Client focus - Deliver on our promise 

• Integrity - Always do the right thing

• Create opportunity for our people to excel
  
  

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Contributes and inputs into strategy development, develops plans and oversees the delivery and manages the achievement of annual business plan to time and budget.
• Assesses and defines project strategic design management delivery.
• Implements and approve consultant appointments across all work streams when contractually required.
• Builds and leads project design team (internal/external) to ensure correct resource is allocated and project deliverables are clear.
• Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/initiatives).
• Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior stakeholders.
• Act as the day-to-day operational manager for any design managers or other design management resource deployed to the project.
• Leads and presents management review data/ key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership.
• Supports business development and work winning activities.
• Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change.
• Responsible for ensuring the identification, development, and delivery of relevant training.
• Ensures management systems are followed during project lifecycle roles and responsibilities are adhered by.
• Is the focal point for design issues, ensuring client relationships are managed and maintained.
• Provides leadership and strategic direction for all design engineering activities to team/s, including external Stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of 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’ll Need To Have

• Relevant degree qualification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A hunger for learning and ambition to grow.
  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.