Assistant Design Manager - Gas

Mace Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a knowledgeable individual to oversee business design management activities. This role involves ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual requirements while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of design management systems and the construction industry, demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values safety, integrity, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth within a collaborative environment. Flexible working options are available, making this an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of design management systems and risk management.
• Good communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of business design management.
• Develop working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Manage a small team to achieve agreed objectives.

Skills

Design Management Systems

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

BIM Literacy

Analytical Skills

Health & Safety Legislation

Education

Degree in Design Relevant Discipline

Job description

Position status:This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

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.

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

• Safety first - Going home safe and well

• Client focus - Deliver on our promise

• Integrity - Always do the right thing

• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Supervises daily activities of business design management plan and its effectiveness in meeting business, statutory, legal, and contractual requirements on project/s.

You'll be responsible for:

• Delivers elements of annual business plan and outcomes to timeframes and budget.

• Develops working relationships with (range of) internal stakeholders.

• Presents design review data/key performance Indicators (KPIs) to project and sub-function leadership.

• Works with team members providing operational delivery of team/regional strategy.

• Supports business development and work winning activities.

• Ensures management system is followed and adhered, and completeness of project roles and responsibilities are met across project portfolios.

• Manages a small team of direct reports, coordinating work activities to achieve agreed objectives and providing performance management, development and coaching.

• Assists and contributes in activities reported in management reviews, collating, analysing, and presenting data and key metrics.

• 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.

You’ll need to have:

• Working knowledge & application of design management systems, design risk management and mitigation.

• Basic knowledge of prefabrication/build strategies.

• Basic reporting skills.

• Working knowledge of the construction and consultancy industries.

• Working knowledge of Building Safety legislation, Building Standards, construction contracts, professional appointments and Health & Safety legislation.

• Good communication, organizational, presentation skills with excellent writing ability.

• Strong BIM literacy and IT skills.

• Ability to work flexibly.

• Ability to use initiative and make appropriate decision.

• Enthusiastic.

• Ability to adapt to change.

• Listens and clarifies to check understanding.

• Educated to degree level preferably in design relevant discipline (or equivalent).

You'll also have:

• Demonstrable basic level of Building Safety competence Continual Professional Development (CPD) record of continual learning/development.

• Multi-sector experience delivering different building types.

• Understanding of Statutory and Mandatory requirements and timescales.

• Good knowledge of Building Standards and legislation.

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) rules.

• Good analytical skills.

• Prepared to challenge and question.

• Maintains impartiality & takes pragmatic approach evaluating evidence.

• Membership professional body (RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT (or equivalent).

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.

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