Associate Director - Design Management

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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 of every project.

The project:

A mixed-use development in Oman, comprising 19 of neighbourhoods over 1,480 hectares of undeveloped land in a suburb of greater Muscat. It will comprise of mainly residential, retail areas and large areas of public realm.

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’ll be responsible for:

• Contributes and inputs in to strategy development, develops plans and oversees the delivery and manages the achievement of annual business plan to time and budget.

  
  

• Assesses and defines project strategic design management delivery.

  
  

• Implements and approve consultant appointments across all work streams when contractually required.

  
  

• Builds and leads project design team (internal/external) to ensure correct resource is allocated and project deliverables are clear.

  
  

• Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/initiatives).

  
  

• Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior stakeholders.

  
  

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

  
  

• Leads and presents management review data/ key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership.

  
  

• Supports business development and work winning activities.

  
  

• Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change.

  
  

• Responsible for ensuring the identification, development, and delivery of relevant training.

  
  

• Ensures management systems are followed during project lifecycle roles and responsibilities are adhered by.

  
  

• Is the focal point for design issues, ensuring client relationships are managed and maintained.

  
  

• Provides leadership and strategic direction for all design engineering activities to team/s, including external Stakeholders.

  
  

• 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.

  
  

You’ll need to have:

• Extensive experience in Infrastructure on large-scale projects of city scale or similar.

  
  

• Managing multiple consultants and contractors. 

  
  

• A degree qualification in Architecture.

  
  

You’ll also 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 infrastructure 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.

  
  

• Able to handle multiple consultants and supervision teams.

  
  

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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