Head of Cost and Commercial – Consult - KSA

Position status: This opportunity is for an unsecured role that is due to commence in May 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 role is to lead and grow our Cost and Commercial Consultancy service offer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). It is a full‑time position based in KSA; you will be based in our Riyadh / Client office and will be expected to work across the Kingdom leading the core team on the ground but supported by the Specialist Knowledge Hub based in the UAE.

This key position in the Middle East & Africa Cost and Commercial Consultancy team will further develop and define the Mace Cost and Commercial offering across the Kingdom.

Mace has an enviable global client base and we currently have the largest Cost Consultancy pipeline across Middle East & Africa that we have ever had. We enjoy long‑term partnerships with numerous clients, creating ideal conditions for Mace to now take a larger share of the Middle East & Africa market. The role will help position us as a leading cost and commercial consultancy practice and help bring together our approach, our people, our data and our specialist knowledge of asset classes and infrastructure.

Mace is looking to recruit an experienced leader that can demonstrate a successful track record of leading and growing our service offer in a difficult and challenging market. The way we deliver is very much one of being a proactive member of the project/client team and therefore we are looking for the leader to embody and promote this ‘can do’ approach.

The Head of Cost and Commercial – KSA, will be expected to fully embrace the Mace culture and the proactive approach to our service delivery. Exceptional performance on projects is considered the key to repeat business and the ability to form strong relationships at the highest level will be considered an essential attribute.

Communication and Leadership skills are vitally important, in terms of interacting both with Clients, the Senior Leadership Team and the in‑country Cost team. A key skill we are looking for is your ability to build strong relationships both externally and internally.

• Provide leadership to both our clients and the in‑country cost and commercial teams and be the face of Mace with all KSA clients in relation to Cost Consultancy.
• Develop new and existing client relationships and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a consistent pipeline of new opportunities.
• Support and grow our existing teams delivering cost management as well as commercial services within our Major and Giga programmes.
• Set up systems for supporting our teams in the delivery of a number of contract administration roles, specifically overseeing and dispensing our roles under the FIDIC engineer.
• Recruit, train and develop highly technical people to support the goal of technical excellence.
• Promote effective communication both within the team and with clients.
• Manage and liaise with the Regional Head of Cost Consultancy to agree the in‑country strategic direction for Cost Consultancy.
• Accountable for QAQC of the team deliverables and ensuring that best practice is implemented, whilst working closely with the Specialist.
• Knowledge hub to make sure that we work in a smart and efficient manner.
• Promote the RICS internally and externally and actively encourage and support training and development of the team to reach Chartered status.
• Prepare bids in conjunction with the bid team to showcase our capability and lead the presentation of our proposed offer to clients.
• Accountable for briefing the team on scope and ensuring that roles and responsibilities are clearly understood.
• Delegate tasks to the lowest levels possible to drive a culture of empowerment and responsibility.
• Be an active participant in the Middle East Cost Consultancy Senior Leadership Team.
• Support and sustain Mace’s core values…