Senior Engineering Manager - Mechanical; Stadium

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.

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.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria below, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

High calibre, expert mechanical design engineer who is able to manage, guide, and direct work carried out by consultants and contractors on high‑end and/or complex fast‑track buildings, including stadiums and other competition/non‑competition sports venues, from concept stage through to construction and handover.

• Lead the technical design review of mechanical, HVAC, and public health design deliverables to ensure compliance with client briefs, codes, and quality standards.
• Manage and oversee the performance of consultants, contractors, and junior engineers, ensuring delivery excellence across all mechanical engineering outputs.
• Support bid proposals by defining MEP scope, deliverables, assumptions, exclusions, programme, and commercials.
• Engage with clients at project inception, translating requirements into technical briefs and concept design options in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Chair design reviews, facilitate value engineering, and monitor compliance with project scope, brief, and QA/QC procedures.
• Implement and continuously improve EXPRO’s standard design processes, procedures, and tools, ensuring alignment with government entity structures.
• Represent the engineering function at workshops, technical meetings, and industry events, strengthening client relationships and enhancing departmental reputation.

Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional qualification.

Strong expertise in mechanical building services for complex, high‑end projects.

Proficiency in BIM, Revit, Navisworks, and performance modelling tools.

Demonstrated leadership with multidisciplinary collaboration across large, fast‑track programmes.

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

Safety first – Going home safe and well:
You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise:
You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity – Always do the right thing:
You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity – For our people to excel:
You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil 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 with‑in the role.