Senior Design Manager

Mace; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a project manager to oversee a significant expansion project in the life sciences sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing building regulations and delivering projects successfully. Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with diverse teams are crucial for this role. The company values safety, client focus, integrity, and inclusivity in their workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive work culture

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant built environment experience to manage building regulations.
• Extensive experience in project delivery in life sciences.
• Deep construction and consultancy expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain safety, quality, cost, and compliance standards.
• Ensure successful delivery of key assignments.
• Support operations director in strategy development.

Skills

Project delivery in life sciences

Leadership and management

Knowledge of building safety legislation

Building regulations compliance

Stakeholder relationship management

Sustainability considerations

Education

Membership of RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT

Job description

Position status

This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in September subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

Purpose

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.

Project

Multi-million pound expansion and refurbishment of an existing laser facility in Oxford.

Values and Responsibilities

Safety first - Going home safe and well

You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise

You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. You will be responsible for implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including people, organisation, process, information and technology. You will promote and influence quality and service excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.

Integrity - Always do the right thing

You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You will manage your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes.

You’ll need to have

• Relevant built environment experience to manage the discharge of building regulations principal designer duties on behalf of Mace.
• Membership of RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the life sciences sector.

You’ll also have

• Deep construction and consultancy expertise.
• Knowledge of building safety legislation, building standards, construction contracts, professional appointments and health & safety legislation.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

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.

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job.