Planning Lead📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Mace is seeking a Planning Lead to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy services to support project potential and redefine ambition. The company is currently providing strategic project management consultancy for significant new build stadiums, stadium redevelopments, and precinct transformations in Riyadh. This scope includes the delivery of new stadiums, increasing existing stadium capacity, developing major mixed-use amenities, and ensuring robust knowledge transfer for operational excellence and long-term sustainability.

As the Planning Lead, you will be instrumental in driving the success of these high-profile projects by leading planning and scheduling delivery, applying advanced methods, and ensuring robust project controls and performance measurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling delivery for major projects.
• Apply advanced planning methods, tools, and techniques to optimize project execution.
• Drive project controls and ensure effective Earned Value Management (EVM) performance.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Influence the management of complex project requirements and drive corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage and develop high-performing planning and project controls teams.
• Secure client alignment on recommendations and strategic planning decisions.
• Champion the net-zero carbon transition within project planning and execution.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Professional membership or equivalent development in a relevant field.
• Proven expertise in project planning and delivery.
• Strong leadership capabilities to guide teams and influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated commercial management acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles and current industry trends.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Planning and Scheduling.
• Proficiency in Project Controls methodologies.
• Experience with EVM Performance tracking and reporting.
• Strong Client Communication skills.
• Effective Stakeholder Management.
• Proven Team Management abilities.
• Understanding of Sustainability practices.
• Exceptional Leadership qualities.
• Solid Commercial Management understanding.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mace is committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The company champions a continuous improvement culture and supports the development of its people and teams. Mace is also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where suitable for the role.