The Role

• 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: Mace is providing project management consultancy services on a large high-luxury mixed-use development in the Western area of Saudi Arabia. Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey: Safety first - Going home safe and well: - You will be an advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and compliance standards for the design resources you manage. - You will possess technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. - 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: - Act as the day to day operational manager for any design managers or other design management resource deployed to projects. - You will be responsible for leading the delivery of design management to deliver key strategic outcomes & sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development. - You will be the main point of contact for client design issues, ensuring relationships are managed and maintained. Integrity - Always do the right thing: - You will implement and execute the design management system, processes and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements. - You will support the 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 mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience. - 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 use your network to support business development and work winning activities. - Management of the implementation of the design management system and its effectiveness in meeting business, statutory, legal, and contractual requirements. - Provides leadership to managers & professionals. Oversees all phases or stages of Design Management including interactions/ coordination with construction, commercial, programme, procurement, etc. - Be responsible for the definition and approval of consultant appointment across all disciplines. You’ll be responsible for: - Collaborating with clients, architects, and horticulture experts to understand project objectives, requirements, and constraints. - Developing project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. - Creating horticultural designs, layouts, and irrigation systems for various projects, such as gardens, parks, landscapes, or greenhouses. - Ensuring designs meet environmental and sustainability standards. - Conducting feasibility studies and analyzing site conditions to determine appropriate plant selection and maintenance practices. - Evaluating and selecting suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery timelines. - Managing inventory and ensuring the availability of materials throughout the project. - Overseeing the implementation of horticultural projects, including site preparation, planting, irrigation system installation, and landscaping. - Coordinating and supervising contractors, subcontractors, and laborers to ensure adherence to project specifications, safety protocols, and timelines. - Conducting regular inspections and quality control checks to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards. - Monitoring plant growth, health, and maintenance activities. Identify and resolve any issues or deviations from the project plan. - Communicating and collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to provide progress updates, address concerns, and manage expectations. - Preparing project documentation, including design drawings, specifications, progress reports, and final project reports. - Maintaining accurate records of project activities, expenses, and approvals.

Requirements
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. Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the high-luxury mixed-use sector. Deep construction and consultancy expertise. Knowledge of Building Safety legislation, Building standards, construction contracts, professional appointments and Health & Safety legislation. Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. 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.

About the company
Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa. Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world. We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.