Senior Planning Manager

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-caliber and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Manage key assignments and business areas, providing strategic direction aligned with company goals.
• Support planning performance across sectors/hubs, contributing to long-term business success.
• Oversee effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring of projects and tenders, with emphasis on 4D planning.
• Build and maintain strong communication and relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Assist senior management with negotiations, contracts, and business development, ensuring due diligence.
• Lead and uphold Mace’s safety-first values across all project standards - quality, cost, schedule, sustainability, and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to local health and safety regulations across the project portfolio.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and well-being within your team.
• Contribute to long-term strategy development for sustainable business growth.
• Champion Mace values and holds others accountable to them.
• Foster knowledge sharing and team collaboration.
• Actively network and apply best practices using Mace’s internal resources and knowledge hubs.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Relevant degree qualification.
• Professional membership (e.g., APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA) or equivalent.
• Extensive planning experience
• Strong expertise in property or infrastructure project management.
• Solid commercial and financial acumen.
• Proven leadership of large, diverse teams.
• Skilled in managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Awareness of carbon and sustainability impacts on project delivery.
• Eligible for a Saudi Arabia visa with experience on high-value consultancy projects.
  
  

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and 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 fulfill 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.