Assistant Stakeholder Management Advisor📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Mace, a leading construction and consultancy firm, is seeking an Assistant Stakeholder Management Advisor to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role supports strategic project management consultancy for major new-build stadiums, stadium redevelopments, and precinct transformations within Riyadh. The project scope includes the delivery of new stadiums, enhancement of existing capacities, development of mixed-use amenities, and implementation of knowledge transfer for operational excellence and long-term sustainability.

The Assistant Stakeholder Management Advisor will be instrumental in supporting the implementation of stakeholder and communications strategies, ensuring alignment with the Mace Control Centre and broader organizational frameworks. This position is key to building and nurturing strong professional relationships with clients and their representatives, contributing to the successful delivery of complex and high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of stakeholder and communications strategies, ensuring alignment with the Mace Control Centre and wider organisational frameworks.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and their representatives.
• Support the delivery of functional management plans, including performance reporting and review activities.
• Contribute to the application of stakeholder and communications methodologies and the operational delivery of regional/team strategies.
• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to junior team members as required.
• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A degree qualification in a relevant subject is essential.
• A minimum of 9 years of post-graduate experience is essential.
• Stadium experience is essential.
• Possess the necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Have relevant work experience on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which is required for immigration and client approval.

Required Skills

• Stakeholder Management
• Communications
• Project Management
• Teamwork
• Leadership

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A professional membership is considered an advantage. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Applications are encouraged even if not every criterion is met, as candidates may still be suitable for this or other roles. Discussions regarding part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options are open if suitable within the role.