Pitch Specialist

Job description / Role

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to be involved in the delivery of major sports stadiums and associated projects in Saudi Arabia. Mace is currently delivering the programme which will require high-calibre and experienced people to lead teams throughout each phase of the project.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus – Deliver on our promise
• Integrity – Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity for our people to excel

Job Summary:

• Responsible for leading projects to deliver agreed outcomes and deliverables within time, cost and quality requirements.
• Delivers internal fee expectations together with appropriate risk mitigation and change management.
• Collaborates with project team (client, design team and other consultants and contractors) and stakeholders, to manage project/s, technical services and external resources across teams on behalf of client organisation, to ensure the successful delivery of project/s in line with expectations communicating strategies to the team.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing design concepts and ideas for the football pitch based on the client's needs, budget, and aesthetic preferences.
• Working with the client to understand their vision for the space and develop a design that meets their goals.
• Providing site analysis including its size, topography, and drainage and using this information to determine the best location and orientation for the pitch.
• Design implementation with detailed plans and specifications for the football pitch, including the size, shape, and orientation of the pitch, as well as the type of turf or grass that will be used.
• Providing client communication regularly with the client to provide updates on the project, receive feedback, and address any concerns or issues that arise.
• Ensuring team collaboration closely with other team members, including architects, engineers, and contractors, to ensure that the football pitch design is integrated seamlessly with the overall building design.
• Keeping up to date knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to football pitch design and ensures that the design complies with these standards

You’ll need to have:

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/ programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• 15 years’ experience working in similar / relevant filed is essential for client approval.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

About the Company

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.