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Senior Design Manager

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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 construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
  
The project: The new headquarters for an German pharmaceutic, a state of art office and lab facilities with the latest technology. A fast paced project to allow their start of activities by 4Q 2025. 

Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well: 

  • You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and compliance standards for the design resources you manage. 

  • You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. 

  • 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: 

  • Act as the day to day operational manager for any design managers or other design management resource deployed to projects. 

  • You will be responsible for leading the delivery of design management to deliver key strategic outcomes & sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development. 

  • You will be the main point of contact for client design issues, ensuring relationships are managed and maintained. 

  • Develops delegated elements of annual business plan outcomes to deadlines and budget.

  • Leads and manages design resource for project/s.

  • Manages daily operations for project/s design resource /managers.

  • Leads and presents management review data/key performance indicators (KPIs) to project and sub-function leadership

  • Supports business development and work winning activities.

  • Leads the identification, development, and delivery of relevant training.

  • Ensure management system is followed and whole project roles and responsibilities are adhered to.

  • Acts as focal point for design related matters on project/s.

  • Recommends and initiates change to project delivery plans, develops new design management tools and operating processes.

  • Supports and influences procurement routes, contractual and legal aspects of project/s.

  • Contributes to the promotion of technical excellence, support dialogue/communication.

  • Collaborates project management office (PMO) teams (as required) ensuring coordinated deliverables.

  • Actively seeks out knowledge and experience through company reach back.

  • Actively seeks understanding and utilise the centre of excellence (CoE) knowledge base.                                                                                                   

  • Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: 

  • You will implement and execute the design management system, processes and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements. 

  • You will support the 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 support business development and work winning activities.

You’ll need to have:

  • Membership of RIBA,MICE,CIBSE,CIOB, RICS,CIAT or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.  

  • Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the life science sector. 

  • Deep construction and consultancy expertise.  

  • Knowledge of building safety legislation, building standards, construction contracts, professional appointments and health & safety legislation. 

  • Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.  

  • Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.  

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

  • Knowledge of CL2/CL3 and clean room facilities. 

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. 

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. 

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Since day one, we have relentlessly pursued a better way. Our purpose – to redefine the boundaries of ambition – is the reason we do it.  

We are global experts in shaping and making the built environment. We support clients at every stage of the property lifecycle, from development and consultancy to construction and operations.  

You can see our impact everywhere: from skylines that form cities around the world to the infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play. Together, it all works towards our vision: leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. 

Today, we remain a privately owned business that has grown organically across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific. 
The driving force behind our success is our people who, with their collective expertise, push us to think differently and bravely lead the way.  

Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.  

Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. It’s the reason why we continue to grow and it’s the secret to how we’ve built some of the world’s most renowned buildings.  

Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact inclusiverecruitment@macegroup.com to speak to a member of our team. You can read our diversity and inclusion strategy here
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