Senior Manager – Project Management (Hospitality)

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

You’ll be responsible for:

• Lead and manage project delivery from inception, design, procurement, construction, and handover, ensuring alignment with programme milestones, scope, budget, and client objectives.

• Coordinate and manage project teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and successful project outcomes.

• Determine, procure, and oversee project management, technical services, design consultants, and external resources, including fee management, claims, variations, and deliverables.

• Develop and maintain integrated design, authorities, procurement, and delivery programmes, ensuring timely project execution and performance.

• Prepare, update, and implement project plans, monitoring progress, budgets, risks, challenges, and mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and governance requirements by promoting safety leadership, robust quality systems, and Service Excellence standards.

• Lead stakeholder meetings, manage project communications, coordinate change control processes, and ensure accurate documentation and approved handover records.

• Drive business priorities including Construction to Production, Digital & Data, and Responsible Business while promoting best practices and continuous improvement across projects.

You’ll need to have:

• Substantial previous experience in a project management role on medium sized or complex projects, or leading smaller projects.

• Experience in the construction delivery phase of projects. Proven experience in hospitality assets is essential.

• MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE or local equivalent.

• Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience / apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.

• Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card (or local equivalent).

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

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