Head of Cost

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 role is to lead and grow our Cost Consultancy service offer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). It is a full‑time position based in KSA; you will be based in our Riyadh office but will be expected to work across the Kingdom, leading the core team on the ground but supported by the Specialist Knowledge Hub based in the UAE.

This key position in the Middle East & Africa Cost Consultancy team will further develop and define Mace Cost Consultancy as a premier independent Cost Consultancy Practice. Mace has an enviable global client base and we currently have the largest Cost Consultancy pipeline across Middle East & Africa that we have ever had. We enjoy long term partnerships with numerous clients, creating ideal conditions for Mace to now take a larger share of the Middle East & Africa Cost Consultancy market.

The role will help position us as one of the last remaining independent Cost Consultancy Practices and bring together our approach, our people, our data and our specialist knowledge of asset classes and infrastructure.

Mace is looking to recruit an experienced Cost Consultancy leader that can demonstrate a successful track record of leading and growing a Cost Consultancy service offer in a difficult and challenging market. The way we deliver is very much one of being a proactive member of the project/client team and therefore we are looking for the leader to embody and promote this ‘can do’ approach.

The Head of Cost Consultancy – KSA, will be expected to fully embrace the Mace culture and the proactive approach to our service delivery. Exceptional performance on projects is considered the key to repeat business and the ability to form strong relationships at the highest level will be considered an essential attribute.

Communication and Leadership skills are vitally important, in terms of interacting both with Clients, the Cost Consultancy Senior Leadership Team and the in‑country Cost team. A key skill we are looking for is your ability to build strong relationships both externally and internally.

• Provide leadership to both our clients and the in-country cost team and be the face of Mace with all KSA clients in relation to Cost Consultancy.
• Develop new and existing client relationships and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a consistent pipeline of new Cost Consultancy opportunities.
• Recruit, train and develop highly technical people to support the goal of technical excellence.
• Promote effective communication both within the team and with clients.
• Manage and liaise with the Head of Cost Consultancy to agree the in-country strategic direction for Cost Consultancy.
• Accountable for QAQC of the team deliverables and ensuring that best practice is implemented, whilst working closely with the Specialist Knowledge hub to make sure that we work in a smart and efficient manner.
• Promote the RICS internally and externally and actively encourage and support training and development of the team to reach Chartered status.
• Prepare bids in conjunction with the bid team to showcase our capability and lead the presentation of our proposed offer to clients.
• Accountable for briefing the team on scope and ensuring that roles and responsibilities are clearly understood.
• Delegate tasks to the lowest levels possible to drive a culture of empowerment and responsibility.
• Be an active participant in the Middle East Cost Consultancy Senior Leadership Team.
• Support and sustain Mace’s core values and culture.
• Promote the highest standards of safety, health and wellbeing across the team.

• 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.
• Proven track record of leading a Cost Consultancy team within an internationally recognised Practice.
• Strong ability for achieving…