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About the Role

Mace is seeking a Senior Lifting Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to one of the largest programmes in the Kingdom, a significant mixed-use development.

Project Context

The programme involves a major mixed-use development that includes sports facilities, entertainment venues, and arts complexes, along with all associated infrastructure. As a key delivery partner, Mace requires high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the programme-wide logistics strategy for the manufacture, transportation, storage, and installation of large-scale modular units, prefabricated structures, and construction pods across the project.
• Plan and manage the end-to-end logistics lifecycle, from off-site fabrication facilities through to final assembly on site, ensuring seamless integration with programme milestones and construction sequencing.
• Collaborate with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to coordinate scope delivery, manage change, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the supply chain, identifying opportunities to improve performance, productivity, and value.
• Oversee the movement of oversized, heavy, and abnormal loads, including route studies, transport permits, marine transport (where applicable), escort requirements, and regulatory approvals.
• Coordinate the timely management of RFIs, Early Warning Notices (EWNs), and other project controls to mitigate risk and support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, wellbeing, environmental, and statutory requirements, promoting a positive safety culture across site operations.
• Oversee logistics, plant and equipment management, auditing, asset control, and waste management activities to support operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant degree qualification.
• Progressing toward chartership with a recognised professional body and demonstrating ongoing professional development.
• Proven leadership in health, safety, and wellbeing, delivering measurable outcomes and embedding best practice.
• Relevant work experience on high-valued projects or programmes for a project management consultancy business.
• Ability to meet necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which are required for immigration and client approval.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Effective communication skills combined with analytical capability.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and build trusted stakeholder relationships.

About Mace

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. The company's values shape its consulting approach and define the professionals it seeks to join its journey.