Project Director

About the Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities

• Manages project timelines and budgets, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigations.
• Leads end-to-end project delivery for external clients, from inception to post-completion.
• Ensures stakeholder alignment, communicating strategies clearly across client, consultant, and contractor teams.
• Champions safety and wellbeing, promoting Mace’s “Safety First” culture and HSW framework.
• Provides expert guidance to support broader Mace project success and continuous improvement.
• Drives collaboration among client, consultant, and external stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Coordinates integrated programmes, covering design, authority approvals, procurement, and delivery.
• Delivers projects to schedule, managing sequencing, staging plans, and milestone tracking.
• Contributes to business operations, including reporting, bidding, commercial strategy, and P&L responsibilities.
• Supports strategic initiatives, including sustainability, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement.

About You

You’ll Need To Have:

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• Professional accreditation such as MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE, or a recognized local equivalent.
• Proven experience in delivering construction projects and programmes through successful execution phases.
• Demonstrates strong project management expertise, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
• A valid safety certification, such as a CSCS card or equivalent local accreditation.

Benefits

Our values:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, 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.

About Company

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 organization.