Associate Director - Quality Assurance

Position status: This opportunity is for a role that is due to commence in September subject to approval.

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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.

The project: This is an opportunity to work on a large new build airport, that will set a global benchmark for aviation experience and aims to attract 120 million passengers by 2030 in Saudi Arabia.

You’ll be responsible for: Develop and maintain the Handover & Performance Assurance Framework, including governance processes, templates, and assurance criteria across all project packages.

Define and monitor handover certification processes to ensure full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and operational readiness requirements.

Establish performance assurance protocols to verify systems, assets, and facilities meet design intent and readiness standards, including oversight of snagging and defect closure.

Act as the primary interface between Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Airport Operations to coordinate a seamless, risk-managed transition of completed works.

Maintain the Handover Documentation Register, including O&M manuals, as-built records, warranties, and asset registers.

Chair Handover Readiness Committees and Stage Gate reviews, tracking risks, actions, and non-conformances to closure.

Monitor and report contractor handover performance against KPIs and quality benchmarks, escalating shortfalls and driving corrective action.

Provide regular reporting to the CISE Director on handover progress, assurance status, and risk trends, while driving continuous improvement in handover practices.

You’ll need to have: 20+ years of experience in handover, commissioning, and performance assurance management on major capital projects.

Proven experience on airport, transportation, or large-scale infrastructure programmes, managing handover from construction to operations.

within an integrated PMO/JV consultancy structure is highly desirable.