Job Description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.



Within our Consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.



The project:



This is an opportunity to work with a professional team in UAE.



Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:



Safety first - Going home safe and well:


• You will be an advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and compliance standards for the design resources you manage.
• You will possess technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:


• Act as the day-to-day operational manager for any design managers or other design management resource deployed to projects.
• You will be responsible for leading the delivery of design management to deliver key strategic outcomes & sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development.
• You will be the main point of contact for client design issues, ensuring relationships are managed and maintained.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:


• You will implement and execute the design management system, processes and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.
• You will support the long-term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:


• You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
• You will use your network to support business development and work winning activities.

You'll be responsible for:


• Category Management.
• Relationship Management.
• Supervises daily activities of the team and the achievement of agreed targets and objectives.
• Due Diligence & Company/Market Understanding.
• Value Creating re Process, Performance & Commercial Activity.
• Delivers the development of plan/s and implementation.
• Responsible for coordinating activities across the team and providing support to team.
• Manages teams, driving performance and results, whilst delivering performance management, technical development and coaching.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You'll need to have:


• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• Abu Dhabi infra (Roads and parks) experience ideally.
• Construction & Market Knowledge.
• Microsoft Office Tools.
• Negotiation Skills.

You'll also have:


• GCSE (or equivalent).
• A level (or equivalent).

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.



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