Senior Planning Manager Rail📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Mace is expanding its rail capabilities across the Middle East and is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to join its team in Riyadh. This role is integral to shaping and delivering ambitious transport programmes within the region.

Role Context

With a recognized track record in high-speed rail, conventional rail, metro, and complex station environments, Mace is building a high-calibre talent pool to support its growth in the Middle East. This position contributes to this expansion by focusing on project controls and planning expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the application of advanced planning and scheduling methods, techniques, and tools to ensure effective project delivery.
• Apply strong working knowledge of planning, scheduling, Earned Value Management (EVM), and project controls methodologies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Analyze complex requirements and present corrective measures and recommendations to drive project performance.
• Manage and lead a team delivering planning and scheduling services, focusing on team and individual development.
• Influence clients in the acceptance of proposals, strategies, and project recommendations.
• Undertake and deliver project tasks in line with assignment requirements and organizational objectives.
• Support net zero carbon transition goals through proactive identification, management, and reduction of carbon emissions during project delivery.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in major rail or infrastructure programmes and the ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced delivery environments. A collaborative mindset and a commitment to excellence are essential qualities for partnering with clients and delivering lasting impact.

Opportunity Overview

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to an evolving capability, helping to establish and grow rail expertise in a region with accelerating investment in integrated transport. It is suited for individuals motivated by delivering complex programmes, working with high-performing teams, and contributing to world-class infrastructure development.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.