Associate Project Director - MEP
- Employer
- Mace
- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 14 Sep 2024
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- Sector
- Construction and Building Services
- Role
- Associate
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project deliveryconsultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The project:
Mace is providing project management consultancy services on a large luxury mixed-use development in the Umluj area of Saudi Arabia.
Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
Safety first - Going home safe and well:
- You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
- You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
- You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
- You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
- You will be the relationship owner and primary contact for Mace executive team engagement, and responsible for ensuring efficient governance to achieve our strategic priorities.
- You will be responsible for key client relationship management and converting the client's vision into a deliverable onsite plan.
- Manages SLTs, driving the appropriate behaviours to achieve success and KPIs, including a continuous improvement culture.
- Sets the example for leadership and ownership to their direct reports, offering a route to mentorship to those both within the team and beyond.
- Responsible for site works meeting the project delivery programme. creates the long /mid/short terms plans (with planning colleagues) required.
- Leads and establishes promotion of health, safety and wellbeing plan and culture onsite, both internally and externally.
- Provides expert technical advice and leadership support to delivery team, creates culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.
- Builds and maintains positive relationship with client/s.
- Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to implement strategy and programmes.
- Provides expert knowledge of HSW standards, communicating these to delivery team and trade/sub-contractors.
- Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned.
- Drives transformational change.
- Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior stakeholders (c-suite & board) on matters of strategic importance.
- Conversion of the client's vision into a deliverable plan that includes and exploits the full benefits of construction to production (C2P), net zero carbon, and digital & data innovation.
- Responsible for improving performance from bid baseline through optimisation of resources, monitors, reviews and evaluates activities, systems and methodologies.
- Relationship owner and primary contact for executive team engagement. responsible for ensuring efficient governance to support project activities, gains organisational support and commitment, ensures the achievement of strategic priorities.
- Creates and nurtures a high-performing and inclusive team environment that encourages contribution and recognition.
- Engenders, promotes and influences quality and service excellence in all conversations and project interactions.
- Ensures operations are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives and meeting organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
- 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.
- You will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
- You will directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
- You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
- You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
- You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of mace group, the centres of excellence, mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
- You will provide expert technical advice and leadership support to Delivery Teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.
- 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.
- Relevant bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
Please note:Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range ofcandidates.
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If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us.
Fortune favours the brave - and so do we
At Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world.
You might be part of our healthcare team delivering critical hospital care units, or our education team creating schools to inspire our future leaders. You could be a graduate working on the world’s tallest building, or be managing the construction of world-leading cultural landmarks. Whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you.
At Mace we want you to feel comfortable from day 1, so for any questions about a career at Mace, including application advice, please contact paul.deaville@macegroup.com for a confidential chat.
Our clients say that it’s our people that make the difference
Our people think harder, do better and go further. Every day at Mace is an opportunity to think and do things differently. We were founded more than 30 years ago, and every day our entrepreneurial culture plays a huge role in our success. We exist to seek out the world’s most interesting projects that challenge and excite us.
We want our employees to thrive and achieve their highest potential. We are passionate about creating an environment that provides opportunities for the most stimulating and fulfilling careers. We encourage innovation and welcome new perspectives by attracting and developing people with diverse talent who inspire our thinking, challenge our solutions and enhance our culture.
At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills, see the world and get to work with both inspiring colleagues and influential clients – whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you. But don’t just take our word for it; below you can see what some of our people had to say.
Reward and recognition
We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes:
- 22 days of holiday, plus two ‘Mace Days’ to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut down
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Highly competitive maternity and paternity package
- Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees
- Season ticket loan
- Annual health screening
- Private medical insurance
- Dental plan
- Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval)
- Continuous on the job training and development
- Cycle to work scheme
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Our international benefit packages are comparable. Please contact our recruitment team for more information.
We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives. At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life. We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees.
Our performance management and appraisal approach is based on ability and talent. Top performers are recognised for both their contribution to projects and their broader contribution to the business.
At Mace we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and we recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves.
Regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or affiliation to any political party, we embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every Mace person is treated equally, fairly and with respect.
We are proud partners of Stonewall’s global diversity champions programme that ensures all LGBT+ staff are accepted without exception at Mace.
Mace’s corporate purpose statement is ‘Redefining the boundaries of ambition’.
Support for disabled employees is provided by:
Our recruitment and HR Teams have undertaken disability awareness training and are eager to provide an inclusive and accessibility experience to job applicants and new colleagues.
Enabled at Mace – employee network. Its aims are to support its members and, to "to raise awareness and remove barriers around disability, neurodiversity and other impairments” to support their aim to create an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone.
Disability Confident – We are using the requirements of the government scheme to create an inclusive environment for disabled job applicants and existing colleagues.
Clear Assured – an externally verified accreditation around equality, diversity and inclusion practice across our business, driving improvements to our policies, processes and practices.
Recite Me – an assistive technology tool that provides access support to all employees. It is located on our intranet site, our website and job vacancy platform.
Mace are member of the Business Disability Forum, giving access to a wide range of resources and information. Our line managers have access to their confidential support line.
Silver Clear Assured Award
ridi - Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative Awards 2021 - Highly Commended Category
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