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.

Provides dedicated stakeholder and communications support to project teams, delivering coordinated services that enable effective engagement, clear communication, and successful project outcomes.

You'll Be Responsible For

Develop and implement the project's stakeholder engagement and communications strategy.
Identify, map, and manage key stakeholders, including clients, government authorities, sporting bodies, utility providers, operators, and local communities.
Build and maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities to secure approvals, permits, and stakeholder buy-in.
Coordinate stakeholder requirements and ensure they are incorporated into project planning, design, and delivery.
Manage stakeholder issues, conflicts, and escalations to minimize impacts on programme, cost, and project objectives.
Facilitate workshops, meetings, and consultations with internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor stakeholder risks, maintain action trackers, and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
Supervise community engagement initiatives and manage public-facing communications where required.
Support the delivery of stakeholder and communications activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client requirements.
Build effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to enable successful outcomes.
Monitor performance, reporting, and compliance against stakeholder and communications management plans.
Drive continuous improvement, strengthening methodologies, integration, and delivery across communications disciplines.

You'll Need To Have

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
Introductory experience in PMO and project controls services.
APM Foundation and Practitioner (or equivalent) certification.
Commitment to professional development and chartered status progression.
Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being 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.

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Stakeholder Manager - KSA National