About Mace and the Riyadh Stadium Projects

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to deliver strategic project management for significant infrastructure. In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Mace is providing consultancy services for major new build stadiums, multiple stadium redevelopments, and wider precinct transformations. This full-time role is integral to projects focused on increasing existing stadia capacity, delivering major mixed-use amenities, and ensuring long-term operational excellence through robust knowledge transfer.

The Role of Design Manager (Stadiums)

The Design Manager (Stadiums) leads the implementation of design management systems across all project phases. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance, driving value delivery, and fostering continuous improvement. The role involves providing strategic leadership to design teams and approving consultant appointments, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks and client expectations for these complex stadium and precinct developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the safe, compliant, and sustainable delivery of design, promoting quality, well-being, and operational excellence.
• Guide design management teams to achieve strategic objectives, project outcomes, and performance targets.
• Oversee design management systems to ensure compliance with statutory, contractual, and business requirements.
• Foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing while supporting client relationships and business growth.
• Supervise design delivery to align with business plan targets and budget.
• Guide teams to ensure stakeholder needs and governance standards are met.
• Present Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support business development initiatives.
• Drive collaboration, innovation, and carbon reduction through a center of excellence and reach-back resources.

Strategic Leadership and Project Oversight

This role requires a strong focus on strategic leadership within the design phase of major projects. The Design Manager will coordinate with key functions to drive change and improvement, ensuring that all design activities contribute effectively to the overall project goals and long-term sustainability. The position is critical for maintaining high standards of design quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Work Environment and Project Impact

Working in Riyadh, this role operates within a dynamic environment focused on significant urban and sporting infrastructure development. The Design Manager will contribute directly to projects that redefine ambition in stadium and precinct transformations, ensuring that design solutions are robust, sustainable, and meet the highest standards of operational excellence beyond construction completion.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this Design Manager (Stadiums) position at Mace are encouraged to apply to contribute to these strategic projects in Riyadh.