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Mace

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Design
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be digitally savvy, capable of building client relationships, have a construction or project management background, and be eager to grow your career with us.
  • You will assist design and delivery teams, manage design programs, review designs for quality and compliance, coordinate with sub-contractors, and address design issues during implementation.

Requirements

  • You’ll need to have:
  • You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and provide support to strong, motivated construction teams.
  • Construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting the design team through the scheme/production design stage and the delivery team through into implementation and handover.
  • Representing the project team at client review meetings.
  • Developing a detailed design programme with all relevant parties to satisfy design, procurement and construction requirements.
  • Reviewing and commenting on the design for completeness, buildability, potential quality issues, potential lead time problems, scope packaging and other similar issues in conjunction with the Mace project team.
  • Attending co-ordination meetings with sub-contractors during design development.
  • Attending regular internal design meetings at which all new drawings, design team and sub-contractors, are reviewed and marked up with members of the Mace project team.
  • Actioning comments generated at internal design meetings including list of instructions for sub-contractors.
  • Assisting the construction managers in all design issues as and when required.
  • Managing the RFI and NCR process.
  • Closing out all design manager gateways in line with HALs process.
  • Ensuring design is compliant with statutory requirements and applicable standards.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Assistant Design Manager role at Mace?

The main purpose is to assist the design team through the scheme/production design stage and the delivery team until implementation and handover, while ensuring safety, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunities.

What kind of projects will the Assistant Design Manager be working on?

The Assistant Design Manager will be working on refurbishment of passenger areas, improving security compliance processes within terminals, MEP refurbishment, and projects extending the serviceability lifespan of existing buildings.

What are the core responsibilities of the Assistant Design Manager?

Responsibilities include assisting the design and construction teams, representing the project team at client review meetings, developing design programmes, managing the RFI and NCR processes, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

A construction or project management background is preferred, along with a strong desire to grow your career within the opportunities Mace has to offer.

Are there opportunities for career growth in this role?

Yes, Mace encourages career growth and provides opportunities for professional development.

Is experience with digital tools necessary for this role?

Yes, being digitally savvy and able to build lasting client relationships is essential for success in this role.

Does Mace offer flexible working options for this position?

Yes, Mace is open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

What values does Mace prioritize in their employees?

Mace values safety first, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunities for their people to excel.

What is Mace's stance on diversity in hiring?

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates, encouraging applications even from those who may not fulfill all criteria.

Who does the Assistant Design Manager primarily liaise with during project development?

The Assistant Design Manager will primarily liaise with the design team, delivery team, clients, and subcontractors during project development.

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Mace

Shaping the built environment. Leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world.

Real Estate
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Mace, we are global experts in shaping the built environment. From development and consultancy, to construction and operations, we connect expertise across the entire property lifecycle to help our clients, people, communities and society achieve more than they believe is possible. 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. Over 30 years, our growth has been fuelled by an adventurous spirit and the relentless pursuit of a better way. Today, we employ over 6,300 talented and passionate people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific. Every day we’re moving closer towards our vision: leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. The built environment holds many of the keys to this future. In an industry that’s too often been part of the problems, we’re determined to create solutions. That’s why, at the heart of everything we do, there’s a purpose that drives us: to redefine the boundaries of ambition. On behalf of our people, communities and society, we see every challenge as an opportunity to dream bigger and bring ambitions to life. Together, we find a way to unleash the potential within every place, project and person – inspiring the stories that shape our lives and change our world.