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.
The project:
This opportunity is to be involved in a Major mixed-use development, in Riyadh. The programme consists of over 200 projects including Cultural and heritage assets, F&B, Retail and Hotels, commercial buildings, and educational facilities.
Mace are currently providing the Programme Management Office overseeing this development and are looking for high-calibre experienced people.
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:

• 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 champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• Working with a number of Project Management Consultancies and Client commercial teams to ensure consistency of cost and commercial management and reporting across numerous projects within the programme.
• Providing oversight and governance responsibilities of cost and commercial management include cost planning and benchmarking, cost reporting, cashflow reporting, procurement and contract reporting, claims reporting.
• Developing and improving project cost and commercial databases to accurately track and control commercial statues.
• Working with PMC and Client teams to review and align Project Budgets with benchmarks.
• Working with PMIS developers to create dashboards and reports in Power BI.
• Tracking and controlling project accruals and commitments against Budgets.
• Building project forecasts to include for estimated work to complete (ETC) and the development of the estimate at completion (EAC).
• Tracking project contingency and exposure associated with risk events and remaining risks on the project.
• Tracking project change control to ensure alignment with agreed baselines and control data structures.
• Tracking key project trends which can inform future change management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, including AACE and RICS guidelines.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will support the Commercial Director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• 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.

Create opportunity - for our people to excel:

• You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
• You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes.

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.
• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Developed commercial and financial acumen.
• Advanced experience of working with large cost data sets.
• Knowledge of value engineering, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Developing experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• A demonstrable structured approach to quality assurance and quality control of work output.

You’ll also have:

• Strong experience in mixed use developments, including hospitality, residential and cultural projects.
• Excellent data management skills including Microsoft Excel, use of advance formulas, pivot tables. Experience in Power Pivot, Power Query and DAX is sought after.
• Experience of working within a PMO office is desirable.
• In-country experience is highly sought after due to client requirements
• Ability to engage effectively across all levels of stakeholders, including contractors, PMCs, and Client teams.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
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