Senior Design Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

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.

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:

As part of its 2040 strategy to promote cultural and artistic innovations. A state-of-the-art centre for arts and culture is being built. Under one roof the centre will include facilities such as F&B outlets, cinema, and art clubs.

We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking senior commercial manager to join our established and growing team in Oman.

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

Safety first - Going home safe and well:
• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• You will possess advanced 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:
• 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.
• Good knowledge & application of design management. systems, design risk management and mitigation. Excellent knowledge of prefabrication/ build strategies. Extensive multiple sector experience delivering different building types.
• Display good negotiation skills to support the client/customer focus.
• Good knowledge of the construction and consultancy industries.
• Building Safety legislation, Building Standards, construction contracts, professional appointments and Health & Safety legislation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation and writing skills. Maintains impartiality & takes pragmatic approach evaluating evidence. Ability to take initiative and make appropriate decisions.
• Good BIM literacy, BIM management and BIM Deliverables.
• Good technical knowledge to challenge projects/design/ proposals.
• Ability to lead others and delegate effectively. Continuous improvement and resilience through training and business improvement activities. Works form their own initiative.
• Enthusiastic, involves and encourages others.
• Acts as central point of contact for project and relevant stakeholders, internal and externally, operating within an inclusive environment.
• Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.

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.

Requirements:
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 cultural 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
• Extensive experience in the field.
• 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.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.

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