Associate Director - Planning

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 project offers the chance to join a talented Mace team in delivering a major entertainment and luxury hospitality project, collaborating with renowned architects and global consultants. The project involves extensive infrastructure and built assets, delivered rapidly through a hands‑on construction management approach, ideal for those experienced in managing both main and subcontract packages.

Leads planning across medium‑to‑high‑complexity projects and portfolios, ensuring alignment with defined processes and strategic KPIs. Collaborates with project teams to verify tenders, monitor schedules, and drive profitable delivery. Manages planning teams, fostering continuous improvement and excellence across hubs, sectors, and strategic programmes.

• Driving a safe, high‑quality, and compliant project delivery, upholding Mace’s safety first culture.
• Directing planning performance and ensuring effective scheduling across projects and tenders.
• Shape strategy, support business development, and champion integrity and sustainability.
• Developing, mentoring, and mobilising talent while promoting collaboration, innovation, and inclusive team environments.
• Supervising the planning strategy and delivery across major projects and sectors.
• Managing teams, driving performance, and being a champion continuous improvement.
• Building strong stakeholder networks and influencing strategic outcomes.
• Embedding sustainability, safety, and compliance into planning excellence.

• Degree in construction or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards accreditation.
• Expert in planning tools and contract knowledge.
• Proven leadership across complex, multi‑sector projects.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and 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 well‑being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
We own the quality of deliverables and 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 within the role.

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