Senior Design Manager (M3)

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 opportunity sits within one of Egypt's most prestigious mixed-use developments, delivering a portfolio of mid-rise and high-rise residential towers alongside retail, commercial, leisure, and public realm infrastructure. The project offers the chance to contribute to a transformative destination that is setting new standards for quality, innovation, and community-focused urban development.

You’ll be responsible for:
•    Develops delegated elements of annual business plan outcomes to deadlines and budget.
•    Manages daily operations for project/s design resource /managers.
•    Presents key performance data to project and sub-function leadership, manages design resources, and contributes    to business development and work-winning activities.
•    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 changes 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 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 delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:
•    Degree qualification in design-related discipline or equivalent.
•    Membership of a relevant professional body such as RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS or CIAT.
•    Extensive experience in design management within the construction or consultancy sector.
•    Strong knowledge of design management systems, risk management and mitigation.
•    Good knowledge of construction legislation, building standards, contractual requirements and health and safety regulations.
•    Strong understanding of BIM management, deliverables and multidisciplinary design coordination.
•    Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage teams and influence senior stakeholders.
•    Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
•    Experience managing design across multiple sectors and building types.
•    Strong technical knowledge with the ability to review and challenge designs, proposals and project delivery      strategies.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all 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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