External Works Lead

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 be involved in the delivery of major sports stadiums and associated projects in Saudi Arabia. Mace is currently delivering the programme which will require high-calibre and experienced people to lead teams throughout each phase of the project.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Oversee the general contractor’s delivery of external works—including hardscape, softscape, utilities, roadworks, and carparks—ensuring alignment with authority and operational requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance to the construction supervision consultant (CSC) on quality, sequencing, and integration of external works, including stormwater management, grading, and landscaping.
• Supervise delivery of the Family Park Zone and Amphitheatre, underground utilities, green spaces, player tunnels for field access, and stormwater detention tanks and tie-ins.
• Oversee future facilities including football golf, football academy, welcome building, underground utilities, green spaces, and two ancillary buildings (G+2).
• Manage delivery of the VIP car park with solar PV shades, player tunnels for field access, and underground wet and dry utility services.
• Review and approve design changes, material selections, logistics plans, and sustainability initiatives to ensure long-term performance and environmental compliance.
• Monitor CSC’s inspection and quality assurance processes, ensuring timely resolution of defects and readiness for handover.
• Escalate risks, non-conformances, or interface issues to project leadership, while championing innovation and best practices in external works delivery.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/ programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• Professional qualification (or equivalent).
• 15+ years of 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