Senior Logistics Project Planning and Controls Manager - Mace

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 leadingedge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixeduse development including sports facilities entertainment and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring highcalibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

To be responsible for planning implementing and controlling the efficient and effective flow storage and staging of materials plant and equipment people services and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of supporting the main contractors deliver the permanent assets within the project.

The logistics team consists of four subteams: Planning and Controls Delivery Operations and Commercial.

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

Safety first Going home safe and well:

• You will be a leading advocate of Maces value of Safety First and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety quality cost programme sustainability and project compliance standards.

• 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:

• You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.

• You will be responsible for best in class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace

• You will be a recognised expert in PMO and Project Controls with a strong internal and external network (e.g. clients contractors consultancies and other stakeholders).

• Planning the logistics requirements which are sequenced and integrated with the permanent construction schedule this will include leading the scheduling and 4D modelling team.

• Planning the capacity requirements of logistics asserts and infrastructure.

• Planning and managing land allocation and handovers between contractors in line with the permanent build schedule.

• Data management of key logistical metrics.

• Development of reporting systems and dashboards relating to the logistics function.

• Leading the Risk Management for the logistics team.

• Development of policies processes and procedures relating to the logistics operations.

Integrity Always do the right thing:

• You will lead and direct Project teams in the administration of the PMO and Project Controls process particularly with respect to the cost schedule change risk and reporting.

• You will directly influence 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 identify talent lead recruitment and manage the development retention and mobility of people and support our people to achieve their highest potential.

Youll need to have:

• Experience of planning large complex construction programmes.

• In depth knowledge of scheduling to direct the P6 planners in developing integrated schedules.

• Excellent data analysis skills.

• Ability to identify key KPIs and lead a team to develop reporting systems.

• Good understanding of risk management.

• Indepth knowledge of project controls tools and software.

• Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders and colleagues to accept proposals and recommendations.

• Being able to tackle problems that do not have an obvious solution.

• A degree qualification.

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business which are required for immigration and client approval.

Youll also have:

• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.

• The ability and desire to work in Saudi Arabia

• The ability to adapt and be resilient in a rapid and changeable program.

• Extensive experience of largescale infrastructure ideally including earthworks and highway works.

• The personality to work in a collaborative and integrated environment with multiple teams and nationalities.

• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

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