Project Manager (Sports Training Facilities)

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in August, subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply. Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. The project: Mace is providing strategic project management consultancy for major new-build stadiums, multiple stadium redevelopments, and wider precinct transformations in Riyadh. The scope includes the delivery of new stadiums, increasing existing stadia capacity, delivering major mixed-use amenities, and introducing robust knowledge transfer to ensure operational excellence and long-term sustainability beyond construction. You’ll be responsible for: Engage with clients and stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and risk profiles. Drive a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing, ensuring compliance with local regulations and promoting inclusive practices. Champion sustainability and digital innovation, supporting net zero carbon goals. Support feasibility studies, concept design reviews, and cost benchmarking. Prepare tender packages and manage pre-qualification processes. Manage tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract award processes. Oversee design team appointments and manage scope, fees, and variations. Direct and monitor on-site delivery, ensuring adherence to programme, cost, and quality targets. You’ll need to have: 15+ years’ postgraduate professional experience, including stadium or major sports venue projects. Professional membership or equivalent experience in project management or construction disciplines. Proven track record of managing pre-tender, procurement, and construction phases on complex, high-value programmes. Chartered or professional membership is an advantage. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen. Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients. Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job.