Senior Construction 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.

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.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to join a high‑profile, large‑scale development currently in the delivery phase. Working as part of an integrated delivery partner team, this role will be responsible for leading on‑site construction activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery across multiple work packages.

• Lead and oversee day‑to‑day construction operations across assigned areas, ensuring delivery in line with programme, budget, and quality expectations.
• Act as a key interface between contractors, consultants, and the wider delivery partner team to drive coordination and resolve site issues.
• Monitor contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, methodologies, and approved construction plans.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental standards, embedding a proactive safety culture across all site activities.
• Review and validate construction methodologies, sequencing, and logistics plans to support efficient delivery.
• Manage and coordinate interface points between disciplines, packages, and stakeholders to minimise disruption and rework.
• Provide leadership and direction to Construction Managers and site teams, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative environment.
• Support progress reporting, risk management, and mitigation strategies, ensuring timely escalation of key issues.
• Contribute to commercial awareness on site, identifying potential risks, variations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure delivery aligns with project governance, quality standards, and client expectations.

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience operating at Senior Construction Manager level within major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record working within a PMC, consultancy, or delivery partner environment on complex, fast‑paced developments.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, logistics, and multi‑package coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and drive performance on large‑scale site‑based projects.
• Deep commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience working on large, technically complex developments is highly desirable.
• 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.

• 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.