Senior Project Manager - Stadium

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: Mace is providing strategic project management consultancy for major new build stadiums, multiple stadium redevelopments and wider precinct transformations in Riyadh. The scope includes the delivery of new stadiums, increasing existing stadia capacity, delivering major mixed-use amenities and introducing robust knowledge-transfer to ensure operational excellence and long-term sustainability beyond construction. You'll be responsible for: You will lead and manage activities across all three stages of the project lifecycle: Pre-Tender Stage - Develop and implement project strategies, delivery plans, and bid documentation. - Support feasibility studies, concept design reviews, and cost benchmarking. - Engage with clients and stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and risk profiles. - Prepare tender packages and manage pre-qualification processes. Procurement Stage - Supervise procurement strategies for contractors, consultants, and suppliers. - Manage tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract award processes. - Ensure compliance with client requirements, budget constraints, and programme milestones. - Oversee design team appointments and manage scope, fees, and variations. Construction Stage - Direct and monitor on-site delivery, ensuring adherence to programme, cost, and quality targets. - Embed safety first principles and Mace’s HSW framework throughout all activities. - Manage stakeholder interfaces, reporting, and governance requirements. - Drive sustainability initiatives and digital innovation across construction operations. You'll need to have: - Degree qualification in a relevant discipline is essential. - Professional experience, including stadium or major sports venue projects. - Proven track record of managing pre-tender, procurement, and construction phases on complex, high-value programmes. - Chartered or professional membership is an advantage. - Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen. Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes, and building long-term relationships with your clients. Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. 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 organization. #LI-Onsite

Degree qualification in a relevant discipline is essential. Professional experience, including stadium or major sports venue projects. Proven track record of managing pre-tender, procurement, and construction phases on complex, high-value programmes. Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.

Lead and manage activities across all three stages of the project lifecycle: Pre-Tender Stage: develop and implement project strategies, delivery plans, and bid documentation; support feasibility studies, concept design reviews, and cost benchmarking; engage with clients and stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and risk profiles; prepare tender packages and manage pre-qualification processes. Procurement Stage: supervise procurement strategies for contractors, consultants, and suppliers; manage tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract award processes; ensure compliance with client requirements, budget constraints, and programme milestones; oversee design team appointments and manage scope, fees, and variations. Construction Stage: direct and monitor on-site delivery, ensuring adherence to programme, cost, and quality targets; embed safety first principles and Mace’s HSW framework throughout all activities; manage stakeholder interfaces, reporting, and governance requirements; drive sustainability initiatives and digital innovation across construction operations.