Senior Manager Verification and Validation

About Mace and the Project

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to enhance projects and redefine ambition. This role is part of a significant program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on a major mixed-use development that includes sports facilities, entertainment, arts, and associated infrastructure. Mace serves as a delivery partner, seeking experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout the project phases.

The Role: Senior Manager Verification and Validation

As a Senior Manager Verification and Validation, you will be a key member of the systems engineering team, responsible for leading the V&V strategy across transport infrastructure, the built environment, and related assets. This full-time position requires over 10 years of experience and involves working with multidisciplinary teams and supply chains to ensure requirements are clearly defined, verified, and evidenced in line with regulatory standards and industry best practices, including EN 50126, EN 50716, and EN 50129.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the verification and validation strategy, plans, processes, and tools to support timely technical approvals and project delivery.
• Define acceptance criteria and maintain a robust evidence framework, ensuring requirements, hazards, RAM targets, and operational needs are verified before formal acceptance.
• Manage integration and assurance risks collaboratively across requirements, interfaces, RAM, safety, certification, and regulatory teams.
• Review supplier V&V plans, specifications, reports, and evidence, supporting test readiness, commissioning, and entry into service in line with recognized standards.
• Provide clear progress reporting and assurance advice to leadership, project teams, suppliers, and relevant authorities, including support for incident investigations where required.
• Coach and support teams to embed best practice, strengthen capability, and deliver safe, operable, and sustainable assets, including proactive carbon management.
• Work collaboratively towards the shared goal of a net zero carbon transition, proactively identifying and managing carbon emissions and reduction opportunities throughout delivery.

Role Context and Objectives

The role supports the safe, integrated, and high-performing delivery of transport systems from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and handover into operations. This includes meeting user needs, approval requirements, and long-term sustainability objectives. The position requires adherence to Mace's values, which prioritize safety, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in verification and validation within complex infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in regulatory standards and industry best practices, including EN 50126, EN 50716, and EN 50129.
• Demonstrated ability to lead integrated teams and manage risks across various project functions.

Application Information

Mace is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you do not meet all criteria, you are encouraged to apply. Flexible working options, including part-time, flexible, and hybrid arrangements, may be discussed if suitable for the role.