Senior Technical Manager; Solid Waste

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of a major mixed‑use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

• Develop and deliver annual business plan outcomes within agreed deadlines and budget requirements
• Lead and manage technical resources associated with solid waste management infrastructure, overseeing delivery activities and ensuring alignment with programme objectives
• Present management review data, technical performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to project and functional leadership teams
• Support business development, work‑winning activities, market engagement, and the delivery of technical training and capability development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with management systems, project governance requirements, relevant regulations, and defined roles and responsibilities
• Act as the primary focal point for solid waste management matters, driving continuous improvement in waste strategies, technical standards, delivery plans, tools, and operational processes
• Lead technical coordination and provide specialist input into waste collection, transfer, treatment, recycling, resource recovery, waste‑to‑energy, and disposal infrastructure solutions
• Influence procurement strategies, contractual and commercial matters, and collaborate with PMO and multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and coordinated project delivery
• Promote technical excellence, innovation, circular economy principles, and industry best practices through engagement with organisational knowledge networks and centres of excellence
• Support net‑zero carbon objectives through the implementation of waste minimisation, resource recovery, recycling, and carbon reduction initiatives across the project lifecycle

• Educated to degree level in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Waste Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in solid waste management, waste infrastructure planning, design, delivery, operations, or consultancy
• Strong understanding of integrated waste management systems, recycling, resource recovery, waste treatment technologies, and sustainability principles
• Proven stakeholder management, technical leadership, and multidisciplinary project coordination experience

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.