Senior Design Manager – Civils

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

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Design Manager to oversee major infrastructure projects. The role involves managing design activities and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a degree in Architecture or Engineering and a proven track record in Design Management for large-scale projects. This position allows for flexible working options and values diversity in applicants, welcoming all candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven track leading Design Management for large-scale regional infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of building safety legislation and construction contracts is required.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day design activities across assigned projects.
• Coordinate the overall design process from concept to construction.
• Ensure design deliverables are complete, accurate, and timely.
• Implement design management systems for compliance.

Skills

Design Management

Stakeholder Management

Building Safety Legislation Knowledge

Education

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for an unsecured role that is due to commence in February 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. Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high‑calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

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
• Proven track leading Design Management for large‑scale regional infrastructure projects.
• Membership of RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development is preferred.
• 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: Wechampion 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 with‑in the role.

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