Senior Design Manager - MEP

ENGINEERINGUK; Riyadh; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy is seeking a Senior Executive to oversee design management for a luxury mixed-use development in Riyadh. The role involves managing client relationships, ensuring safety compliance, and leading diverse teams to achieve strategic outcomes. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, leadership experience, and necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Experience on high-value projects for a project management consultancy.
• Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia.
• Leadership and management experience with large, diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and relationships with design managers.
• Lead the delivery of design management to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Mentor and develop your team, fostering knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Design management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent

Membership in a relevant professional body

Job description

You will need to login before you can apply for a job.

View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Creative and Design | Role: Senior Executive | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

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

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 our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on a large luxury mixed-use development in Riyadh, KSA. Mace is providing project management consultancy services.

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:

• You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, accountable for leading and maintaining high standards for safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and compliance for the design resources you manage.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety regulations relevant to the project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and prioritize the wellbeing of your team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• Manage daily operations and relationships with design managers and other design resources deployed to projects.
• Lead the delivery of design management to achieve strategic outcomes and KPIs, influencing project development.
• Be the main point of contact for client design issues, ensuring relationships are well-managed.
• Develop and execute delegated elements of the annual business plan within deadlines and budgets.
• Manage design resources and operations across projects.
• Present management review data and KPIs to leadership teams.
• Support business development and work-winning activities.
• Lead relevant training initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to management systems and project roles/responsibilities.
• Act as the focal point for design-related matters on projects.
• Recommend and implement changes to project delivery plans and develop new design management tools and processes.
• Support procurement, contractual, and legal aspects of projects.
• Promote technical excellence and effective communication.
• Collaborate with project management office teams to ensure coordinated deliverables.
• Seek knowledge and experience through company resources and centers of excellence.
• Contribute to the goal of net zero carbon transition by proactively managing associated emissions and reductions.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• Implement and execute design management systems, processes, and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.
• Support strategic development for a business function or unit, creating a sustainable future.
• Make a positive impact on people, clients, and the planet, holding others accountable to Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

• Mentor, coach, and develop your team, fostering knowledge sharing.
• Network, innovate, and seek best practices, utilizing Mace's resources and knowledge hubs.
• Support business development and work-winning efforts through your network.

You'll need to have:

• Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia and relevant experience on high-value projects for a project management consultancy, required for immigration and client approval.
• Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Membership in a relevant professional body.
• Leadership and management experience with large, diverse teams.
• Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders.

Please note: Visa approval in Saudi Arabia depends on a criminal record check, qualifications, and age restrictions.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.