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.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel.


You'll be responsible for:


• Responsible for facilitating efficient and effective communication between the real estate delivery team and the internal project stakeholders.
• Good understanding of the technical aspects of construction design and delivery.
• Accountable for capturing, tracking and closing pout all actions arising from the regular stakeholder engagement meetings.
• Creates/designs effective implementation of stakeholder management framework(s)/strategy(s) on assigned commission(s).
• Manages and directs clients, consultants, contractors and project team on assigned commission(s) on all relevant stakeholder management service matters.
• Partners with clients to manage and meet expectations and build strong professional relationships.
• Provides comprehensive advice to the project team in the administration of relevant stakeholder & communications standards, process and tools, including managing risks, issues and reporting to achieve key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues.
• Facilitates and supports periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
• Accountable and responsible for developing functional management strategies, plans, processes and tools and tracking progress against KPIs.
• Leads and manages to recognise actions, recognise opportunities and mitigate risks and issues.
• Ensures all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing regulation, policy and legislation.
• Provides line management to more junior resources and other project staff as required.
• Leads the integration of the function with all relevant disciplines across all project stakeholders.


You'll need to have:


• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• Mace behaviours (curious, collaborators, contributors, champions) - leads by example.
• Exhibits some commercial acumen and assists with business development and bids/winning work as required.
• Effective communication and engagement skills and is able to persuade/influence colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to contribute to the establishment of high performing teams.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours, relationships and still secure a positive outcome.
• Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations, clients, personalities.
• Flexible, pragmatic and adaptable but also knows when to fight their corner.


You'll also have:


• Extensive experience in supporting the delivery of a stakeholder & communications services within the construction sector and/or management consultancy.
• Progress towards achievement of chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of professional a relevant professional institution e.g. association of project managers.


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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