Associate Director

Job Description

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

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to be involved in the delivery of major sports stadiums and associated projects in Saudi Arabia. Mace is currently delivering the programme which will require high-calibre and experienced people to lead teams throughout each phase of the project.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria below, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for:

• Assisting the EPMO procurement of testing and commissioning scope from 3rd party service providers.
• Producing and agreeing on the commissioning and handover management plan.
• Department compliance with EPMO process and procedures.
• Working with LDC to ensure commissioning and operational maintenance is embedded within the LDC design.
• Functionally responsible for leading all members of the commissioning management team.
• Day-to-day management of the handover record management team.  
• Knowledge transfer program for all Saudi resources within the testing and commissioning area under the contractual requirement of the PMC.
• Supporting excellence department safety with MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) safe systems of work.
• Day-to-day reporting to the director of commissioning and handover on all testing and commissioning details program-wide.
• Deputising for the director of commissioning and handover.
• Functionally supports senior commissioning engineers with the progress of commissioning and handover of the stadium development program.
• Producing of commissioning strategy.
• Functionally managing senior commissioning managers on all stadium projects.
• Assisting senior commissioning engineers with the production of commissioning plans for their specific stadium asset.
• Assisting the handover team with the handover plan for each specific stadium asset.
• Supporting the commissioning management department with the latest technical updates.
• Department compliance with EPMO process and procedures.

You’ll need to have:

• A relevant degree qualification.
• Chartership or pursuing a similar level of professional qualifications.
• 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.
• Microsoft Office tools.
• Negotiation skills at the executive/client level.
• Commercial or tender acumen.
• Construction and market knowledge.
• High value/complexity tender expertise.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of 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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