Design Manager

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

About The Company

At Mace Construct, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are innovators, trusted partners, construction experts. Founded on a belief that the built environment sector could be more efficient, innovative and responsible. We've built a reputation and track record for delivering projects better than ever before: safer, faster and greener. Transforming industries, supporting communities and leaving legacies.

About The Company

At Mace Construct, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are innovators, trusted partners, construction experts. Founded on a belief that the built environment sector could be more efficient, innovative and responsible. We've built a reputation and track record for delivering projects better than ever before: safer, faster and greener. Transforming industries, supporting communities and leaving legacies.

About The Project

Mace Construct has worked at Heathrow for more than 25 years. Over that time, its role has extended across more than 400 live frameworks and projects on a 1,227-hectare campus. Experience at that scale builds more than site knowledge. It develops an understanding of how operational, technical and stakeholder interfaces behave under pressure, and what it takes to deliver change without interrupting the system around it.

Our teams have extensive, first-hand understanding of delivering airport projects, combining exceptional commitment to safety, smart construction methods and a collaborative, client-focused approach to ensure success. This approach has cemented long term partnerships.

About The Role

As a Design Manager, you'll play a key role in coordinating multidisciplinary design teams across a range of aviation projects. You'll help manage the flow of information between stakeholders, support technical decision-making and ensure designs are developed in line with project requirements. You'll work from early design development through to construction and handover, helping teams overcome challenges before they reach site.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively 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 a related discipline.

Nice to have

• Experience working on aviation projects.
• Experience within live operational or highly regulated environments.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Experience managing BIM processes and design coordination activities.
• Knowledge of design assurance and technical approval requirements.

You can find more information about our culture, values, and how we reward our people here.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not meet all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

Primary Location

GB-GB-London

Organization

Mace Construct Limited

Schedule

Regular

Job Type

Full-time

Job Posting

27-Oct-2026, 9:22:56 AM