Aviation Design Manager | Lead Multidisciplinary Projects

Mace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Construct Limited in London seeks a Design Manager to coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across aviation projects, guiding information flow between stakeholders and supporting technical decision-making. You’ll develop designs from early development through construction and handover, ensuring alignment with project requirements and timelines.

You’ll work on aviation initiatives (including Heathrow) with a strong emphasis on safety, design risk management and collaborative delivery

Qualifications

• Experience managing design activities within construction, infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Knowledge of design management processes across project delivery stages.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines.
• Strong understanding of design risk, change management and project controls.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies and the relationship between design and delivery.
• A degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in engineering, architecture, construction or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Managing the design process across one or more aviation projects.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and specialist consultants.
• Developing and maintaining design programmes and deliverables schedules.
• Supporting design reviews and technical workshops.
• Identifying and managing design risks, constraints and interfaces.
• Ensuring designs meet project, operational and statutory requirements.
• Working closely with project managers, commercial teams and construction teams to support delivery.
• Reviewing design information to ensure it is complete, coordinated and issued on time.
• Managing design changes and supporting impact assessments.
• Coordinating stakeholder reviews, comments and approvals.
• Supporting procurement activities through design development and technical input.
• Monitoring design progress and reporting on performance, risks and key actions.
• Supporting asset information and handover requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Project controls

Education

Engineering/Architecture degree or equivalent

Tools

BIM

Design coordination tools

Job description

Mace Construct Limited in London seeks a Design Manager to coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across aviation projects, guiding information flow between stakeholders and supporting technical decision-making. You’ll develop designs from early development through construction and handover, ensuring alignment with project requirements and timelines.

You’ll work on aviation initiatives (including Heathrow) with a strong emphasis on safety, design risk management and collaborative delivery