Assistant Stakeholder Management Advisor

The Project

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.

• Assists in implementing stakeholder and communications strategies, ensuring alignment with the Mace Control Centre and wider organisational frameworks.
• Builds and maintains strong professional relationships with clients and their representatives.
• Supports the delivery of functional management plans, including performance reporting and review activities.
• Contributes to the application of stakeholder and communications methodologies and the operational delivery of regional/team strategies.
• Provides guidance and day-to-day support to junior team members where required.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

• Degree qualification in a relevant subject, is essential.
• 9 years of post-graduate experience is essential.
• Professional membership is an advantage.
• Stadium experience is essential.
• 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 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 fulfill 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.