Senior Architect – Stadium

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in March subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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.

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.

• Lead architectural design to concept stage, ensuring compliance with statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.
• Act as technical assurance manager, maintaining design principles through development and construction.
• Manage planning and building regulation applications and oversee design deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement and adopt best practice across processes.
• Build and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and construction partners to achieve design excellence.
• Monitor outputs for quality, scope, and timely delivery, providing reporting and attending client workshops.
• Champion sustainability by supporting net zero carbon goals throughout project delivery.

• Degree qualification in the relevant subject essential.
• 15+ years’ postgraduate professional experience is essential.
• Stadium, Events or Sports venue experience is essential.
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.

You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

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.

You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

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 organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with‑in the role.

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