Associate Engineering Director Electrical

About Mace

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy services to enhance project potential and redefine ambition. The company's values guide its consulting approach and define the professionals it seeks to join its team.

The Role

Mace is seeking an Associate Engineering Director Electrical to lead the delivery of major infrastructure and MEP systems. This is a part-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on a large-scale remote program. The role requires over 10 years of experience in relevant fields.

Project Context

This role is part of a project delivering a major entertainment and luxury hospitality development. The project involves extensive infrastructure and built assets, with rapid delivery managed through a hands-on construction management approach. It offers the opportunity to collaborate with renowned architects and global consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major infrastructure MEP systems, including power, district cooling, water, and other utilities, from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Oversee the full MEP lifecycle, encompassing programme management, Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW), quality assurance, commissioning, and project close-out.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership in tendering, procurement, and contract delivery processes.
• Manage and direct design reviews to ensure compliance, coordination, and alignment with engineering standards.
• Drive project planning and delivery strategies, including sequencing, logistics, and commissioning approaches such as Integrated System Testing (IST), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), and Soft Landings.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, influencing clients, consultants, contractors, and senior leadership up to C-suite level.
• Manage and develop large multi-disciplinary MEP teams, focusing on performance, behaviours, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate towards net zero carbon transition goals and share responsibility for proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during work delivery.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrated experience on large-scale power generation facilities, ICT systems, and control and monitoring systems.
• Experience with utility infrastructure services for roads, utilities, and tunnels.
• Proven capability in design management, commissioning, and full project lifecycle delivery.
• Advanced understanding of programme planning, sequencing, and critical path management.
• Ability to meet necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Relevant work experience on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, required for immigration and client approval.