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Associate Director - Design Management

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Mace

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Design
  • Winchester

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in highway/tunnel design, strong stakeholder management, team leadership, industry membership, and knowledge of safety, standards, sustainability, and project delivery.
  • You will manage strategic design delivery, oversee project teams, collaborate with stakeholders, drive process improvements, lead training, and ensure client relationships while focusing on net zero carbon goals.

Requirements

  • Experience designing highway and/or tunnel technology programmes.
  • Strong Stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage a team.
  • Flexibility to work in either Guildford, Basingstoke, London.
  • 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 highway/ tunnelling technology 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.

Responsibilities

  • Contributing and inputting into strategy development, develops plans and oversees the delivery and manages the achievement of annual business plan to time and budget.
  • Assessing and defining project strategic design management delivery.
  • Implementing and approving consultant appointments across all work streams when contractually required.
  • Building and leading project design team (internal/external) to ensure correct resource is allocated and project deliverables are clear.
  • Partnering with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/ initiatives).
  • Managing, influencing & negotiating with key senior stakeholders.
  • Acting as the day-to-day operational manager for any design managers or other design management resource deployed to the project.
  • Leading and presenting management review data/ key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership. Supports business development and work winning activities.
  • Delivering 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.
  • Ensuring 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.
  • Providing leadership and strategic direction for all design engineering activities to team/s, including external Stakeholders.
  • Working 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.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Associate Director - Design Management.

What division will this role be focusing on?

This role will focus on the highways division, specifically on complex roadside and tunnel technology programmes.

What is the primary responsibility of the Associate Director - Design Management?

The primary responsibility includes contributing to strategy development, managing the delivery of the annual business plan, and overseeing project strategic design management delivery.

What qualifications or experience do I need for this role?

You need experience designing highway and/or tunnel technology programmes, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to manage a team.

Is a professional membership required for this position?

Yes, membership of relevant professional bodies such as RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT, or equivalent is preferred.

Where is the work location for this position?

You need to be flexible to work in either Guildford, Basingstoke, or London.

Does Mace offer flexible working options?

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

What are the key values that shape Mace's consulting approach?

The key values are Safety first, Client focus, Integrity, and Create opportunity.

How does Mace prioritize sustainability in its projects?

Mace actively works towards net-zero carbon transition and focuses on identifying and managing carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Is Mace an inclusive employer?

Yes, Mace welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates and encourages applications even if individuals do not meet all criteria.

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1990
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