Associate Director - Contracts

About the role

Mace is hiring an Associate Director - Contracts in Abu Dhabi. The role sits within a project supporting a large-scale, next-generation digital infrastructure programme in the region, working alongside a leading data centre developer. It applies global best practice in programme, project and commercial management to deliver resilient, future-ready infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the preparation and formal execution of contract documents, including warranties, bonds and licenses, ensuring compliance with contractual and approval requirements.
• Manage large teams of direct reports, drive performance against KPIs and foster a continuous improvement culture.
• Drive accurate measurement of valuations to maintain cost control and robust financial reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly post-contract cost reports to clients.
• Identify and manage cost impacts from design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client instructions.
• Oversee assessment and determination of contractor and subcontractor claims on delay and additional costs.
• Direct the issue of certificates for practical completion, making good defects and final completion to enable final account agreement.
• Lead cost consultants to improve cost management processes and support net zero carbon objectives through proactive carbon reduction management.

Required profile

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience on high-value projects for a project management consultancy, required for immigration and client approval.
• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership such as MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).
• Strong bidding and business development experience.
• Management experience within large, diverse teams and experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and construction contractual frameworks.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.

The company states it is open to discussing part-time, flexible and hybrid working options where suitable.