Senior Design Manager - Architectural

London, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

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 leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project: Supporting an ongoing multi-£m, London based BAU/lifecycle replacement programme that extends beyond 2029, across a diverse range of historic and listed buildings looking to optimise energy efficiency and carbon reduction through a retrofit approach

The programme requires senior design management support relating to various specialisms including conservation architecture, civil and structural engineering, mechanical, electrical and public health engineering, broadcasting, infrastructure and public realm.

The design management support will act as the interface between the appointed design consultants and the client’s team to ensure the design meets the programme objectives.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel
  
  

You Will Be Responsible For

• Liaises with the lead designer and design consultants and specialist consultants through all RIBA stages.
• Act as the day-to-day operational manager for any design managers or other design management resource deployed to projects.
• You will be the main point of contact for client design issues, ensuring relationships are managed and maintained.
• You will be responsible for leading the delivery of design management to deliver key strategic outcomes directly influencing strategic development.
• Leads the design management of the lead designer and any other design consultants in the project team to deliver all outputs required for each RIBA stage. Ensure timely submission of RIBA stage reports, deliverables and design sign off.
• Leads with the management of tools including but not limited to DMP, design responsibility matrix, design programme, design risk registers, EWNs etc.
• Leads with monitoring all design activities are co-ordinated and ensuring timely and efficient stakeholder engagement (both internal and external) incorporation of stakeholder feedback in the design as required and the governance to support the smooth management of these internal processes.
• Leads the management of the design team to ensure design strategies including but not limited to procurement, commercial, BIM, sustainability, fire engineering are successfully developed throughout the delivery of the project.
• Leads the design management of the lead designer and any other design consultants obtaining all statutory requirements in particular planning approvals, listed building consent and building regulation
• Supports with the design management of the lead designer and any other design consultants obtaining all statutory requirements in particular planning approvals and listed building consent.
• Leads reviewing the design proposals identifying deficiencies and opportunities, completeness, quality and coordination of the design.
• Supports the senior team members with the development of a detailed design programme with all relevant parties to satisfy design, procurement, cost and construction requirements.
• Chairs/attends and coordinates internal and external meetings including client meetings design team and internal and external stakeholder meetings.
  
  

You Will Need To Have

• A degree in architecture or engineering, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Extensive professional design management experience.
• Good understanding of the full design process. Designs within listed buildings and working on retrofit experience is beneficial.
• You are confident working with digital design and management programmes, can build lasting client relationships and work to develop strong, motivated teams.
  
  

You Will Also Have

• Membership of ARB, RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes through all stages
• Knowledge of working within Listed buildings and working on retrofit projects
• Statutory regulations in particular planning and listed building consent.
• 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.
  
  

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. Should you require any adjustments to assist during the application/hiring process please advise us.