Senior GIS Manager

About the Role

Mace Group is seeking a Senior GIS Manager to join their team in Riyadh. This part-time position involves working on a large-scale program in Saudi Arabia, which includes major mixed-use developments, sports facilities, entertainment, arts, and associated infrastructure. The role requires an experienced professional to lead integrated teams throughout various project phases.

Company Values

Mace Group operates with a commitment to several core values. These include Safety First, ensuring a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Client Focus emphasizes delivering on promises and building long-term client relationships. Integrity guides the company to always do the right thing and align with compliance obligations. Lastly, Create Opportunity focuses on fostering a continuous improvement culture and inspiring team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project delivery teams throughout the full lifecycle, ensuring BIM and digital processes are effectively embedded and aligned with company standards.
• Assess project resourcing requirements and support recruitment and capability development within BIM teams.
• Develop and implement BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), information requirements (OIR, AIR, PIR, EIR), and client digital handover strategies in line with ISO 19650.
• Establish and maintain robust governance, assurance, and security protocols for information management, including oversight of model production, checking, and digital handover.
• Lead the development of BIM standards, methods, procedures, shared resources, and object libraries aligned with organisational strategy.
• Monitor compliance with applicable standards and regulations, driving continuous improvement and identifying opportunities to enhance digital delivery.
• Oversee and optimise the use of digital platforms (*, Autodesk Construction Cloud), ensuring effective document control, coordination, and information exchange.
• Support project planning and delivery through model-based inputs, including construction sequencing and cost planning.
• Provide training, upskilling, and knowledge sharing to client teams, project managers, and design teams to strengthen digital capability.
• Maintain strong stakeholder engagement, effectively influencing senior stakeholders and fostering collaborative working relationships.
• Stay informed on industry developments and emerging technologies, integrating innovations to enhance BIM processes and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during work delivery.

Experience and Qualifications

• Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead integrated teams in complex project environments.
• Proficiency in BIM and digital processes, including ISO 19650 standards.
• Experience with digital platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Work Environment

This is a part-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mace Group is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates. Flexible and hybrid working options may be discussed if suitable for the role.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Even if all criteria are not met, applicants may still be considered for this role or other opportunities within the organisation.