Senior Design Manager

Overview

The Project

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Oversees architectural design and ensures full multidisciplinary integration across structural, MEP, landscape and infrastructure.
• Acts as the primary coordination interface, resolving clashes early and aligning all design outputs.
• Manages consultant engagement, ensuring compliance with briefs, SOWs, standards and technical requirements.
• Implements design governance, including change control and structured coordination reviews.
• Reviews multidisciplinary submissions to ensure completeness, coordination and buildability.
• Leads design coordination meetings, tracking actions and resolving interface issues.
• Aligns design solutions with budgets, value targets and construction practicality.
• Monitors consultant performance and supports procurement, tender evaluations and contract management.

You’ll Need To Have

• A degree in architecture, engineering, or a related design discipline (or equivalent qualification).
• Membership of RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in leading multidisciplinary design coordination on large, complex projects.
• 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.