Design Manager - Infrastructure

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and consultancy firm is seeking a professional to manage design activities and ensure compliance with safety standards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Architecture or Engineering, with experience in infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes stakeholder management and maintaining design deliverables in line with strategic targets. Flexibility and part-time options may be discussed.

Qualifications

• Degree and background in Architecture or Engineering required.
• Experience in successful design and delivery of Infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of building safety legislation and construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day design activities across assigned projects.
• Define and monitor design deliverables, ensuring they're complete and on time.
• Implement and maintain design management systems, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Management of design activities

Coordination of design process

Client design issues resolution

Technical input for business development

Education

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

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 October, subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

You’ll be responsible for

• Manage day-to-day design activities across assigned projects.
• Manage and coordinate the overall design process from concept through to construction and hand-over
• Define and monitor design deliverables, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate and on time.
• Deliver design outputs aligned with strategic KPIs, programme, and budget requirements.
• Implement and maintain design management systems, ensuring legal and contractual compliance.
• Lead safety, quality, and sustainability standards across all design activities.
• Resolve client design issues and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Support business development through technical input and design leadership.

You’ll need to have

• A degree and background in Architecture or Engineering
• Membership of RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development is preferred.
• Experience in the successful design and delivery of Infrastructure related projects
• Knowledge of building safety legislation, building standards, construction contracts, professional appointments and health and safety legislation.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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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