Construction Operations Director

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:

Mace is providing project management consultancy services on a large luxury mixed-use development in the Umluj area of Saudi Arabia.

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:?

You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.?

You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.?

You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.??

Client focus – Deliver on our promise:?

You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.?

You will be the relationship owner and primary contact for Mace executive team engagement, and responsible for ensuring efficient governance to achieve our strategic priorities.?

You will be responsible for key client relationship management and converting the client’s vision into a deliverable onsite plan.

Manages SLTs, driving the appropriate behaviours to achieve success and KPIs, including a continuous improvement culture.

Sets the example for leadership and ownership to their direct reports, offering a route to mentorship to those both within the team and beyond.

Responsible for site works meeting the project delivery programme. creates the long /mid/short terms plans (with planning colleagues) required.

Leads and establishes promotion of health, safety and wellbeing plan and culture onsite, both internally and externally.

Provides expert technical advice and leadership support to delivery team, creates culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.

Builds and maintains positive relationship with client/s.

Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to implement strategy and programmes.

Provides expert knowledge of HSW standards, communicating these to delivery team and trade/sub-contractors.

Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned.

Drives transformational change.

Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior stakeholders (c-suite & board) on matters of strategic importance.

Conversion of the client’s vision into a deliverable plan that includes and exploits the full benefits of construction to production (C2P), net zero carbon, and digital & data innovation.

Responsible for improving performance from bid baseline through optimisation of resources, monitors, reviews and evaluates activities, systems and methodologies.

Relationship owner and primary contact for executive team engagement. responsible for ensuring efficient governance to support project activities, gains organisational support and commitment, ensures the achievement of strategic priorities.

Creates and nurtures a high-performing and inclusive team environment that encourages contribution and recognition.

Engenders, promotes and influences quality and service excellence in all conversations and project interactions.

Ensures operations are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives and meeting organisational and legislative compliance obligations.

Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Integrity – Always do the right thing:?

You will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.?

You will directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.?

You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.??

Create opportunity for our people to excel:?

You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.??

You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of mace group, the centres of excellence, mace way control centre and knowledge hub.?

You will provide expert technical advice and leadership support to Delivery Teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.

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.

Relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).

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.