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About the Role

Mace is seeking a Planning Manager to join a high-energy, expanding PMO team in Riyadh. This role is integral to delivering a major mixed-use development program comprising over 200 projects, including cultural assets, F&B, retail, hotels, commercial buildings, and educational facilities. Mace provides programme management for this Giga project, which offers a versatile scope of delivery, encompassing unique residential buildings, hotels, infrastructure, car parks, and extensive reforestation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans that align with project constraints.
• Interface with the project team and contribute to progress reporting.
• Review and capture productivity data to track project performance.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Establish and oversee project work plans and deadlines.
• Coordinate team activities to ensure project requirements are met.
• Undertake tasks to ensure the delivery of assignment obligations.
• Champion net zero carbon transition through proactive emissions management.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in delivering residential or infrastructure schemes, or both.
• Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO).
• Proven experience in managing complex schedules and interpreting data for various stakeholders.
• Supporting qualifications in construction-related courses or equivalent work experience.

Additional Professional Attributes

• Membership in professional bodies such as APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA, or equivalent demonstrable professional development.
• Extensive experience in the successful planning of projects and programmes, particularly within the residential sector.
• Deep expertise in property or infrastructure project management.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience with large, diverse teams.
• Experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative skills.
• A strong desire to pursue excellence.
• Ability to work with people with care as a central focus.
• A formidable sense of responsibility.

Essential Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.

Work Environment and Company Values

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy, focusing on unlocking potential and redefining ambition. The company's values shape its approach: Safety first, Client focus, Integrity, and Creating opportunity for people to excel. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Flexible working options may be discussed where suitable for the role.