Assistant Design Manager - Gas

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction consultancy sector is seeking a skilled professional to supervise business design management activities. The role involves ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, managing a team, and supporting business development. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a degree in a design-related discipline. The company values inclusivity and is open to flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of design management systems and risk management.
• Understanding of Building Safety legislation and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the business design management plan.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Manage a small team of direct reports.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Presentation

Writing

Flexibility

Analytical

Education

Degree in a design-related discipline

Tools

BIM literacy

IT skills

Job description

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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that bring transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our website.

Within our consulting 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
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise daily activities of the business design management plan and ensure its effectiveness in meeting business, statutory, legal, and contractual requirements on projects.
• Deliver elements of the annual business plan within set timeframes and budgets.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Present design review data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to project and sub-function leadership.
• Work with team members to operationally deliver regional and business strategies.
• Support business development and work-winning activities.
• Ensure adherence to management systems and clarity of project roles and responsibilities across portfolios.
• Manage a small team of direct reports, coordinating activities, and providing performance management, development, and coaching.
• Contribute to management reviews by collating, analyzing, and presenting data and key metrics.
• Collaborate towards the net zero carbon transition, actively managing associated emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Working knowledge of design management systems, risk management, and mitigation strategies.
• Basic understanding of prefabrication/build strategies.
• Basic reporting skills.
• Knowledge of the construction and consultancy industries.
• Understanding of Building Safety legislation, standards, contracts, and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation, and writing skills.
• Strong BIM literacy and IT skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Ability to use initiative and make appropriate decisions.
• Educational background at degree level in a design-related discipline or equivalent.

Additional desirable qualities:

• Basic Building Safety competence and a record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Understanding of statutory and mandatory requirements and deadlines.
• Knowledge of Building Standards and legislation.
• Basic understanding of HSE rules.
• Strong analytical skills and a questioning attitude.
• Impartiality and pragmatic evidence evaluation.
• Membership in professional bodies such as RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, or CIAT (or equivalent).

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from diverse candidates. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may be the best fit for this or other roles within our organization. We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable.