Senior Design Manager - Residential & Mixed-use

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced design manager. You will lead design teams, implement design strategies, and ensure project alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio in leadership roles for high-value projects and relevant experience with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers a chance to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia with relevant experience.
• Strong portfolio in leadership for high-value projects.
• Ability to translate business goals into design strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the design management system.
• Lead design teams across all project phases.
• Manage design resources and oversee daily operations.

Skills

Design strategy leadership

Mentoring design teams

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

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:

Mace is providing project management services on a major new build mall in the heart of Saudi Arabia, the project will consist of retail units, hotels, food and beverage and associated car parking.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Implements and monitors the design management system to meet legal, business, and contractual standards.
• Leads design teams across all project phases, ensuring cross-functional coordination.
• Approves consultant appointments, aligning expertise with project needs.
• Develops business plan elements, delivering results on time and within budget.
• Manages design resources, ensuring teams are structured and supported.
• Oversees daily operations of design managers to maintain project flow.
• Presents performance data and KPIs to leadership for strategic insights.
• Contributes to business development with design expertise and strategic input.
• Leads training initiatives to enhance team skills and professional growth.
• Drives continuous improvement and compliance throughout the design lifecycle.

You’ll need to have:

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• Experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating leadership in design strategy, execution, and innovation.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, manage workflows, and collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing teams.
• Strong ability to translate business goals into design strategies, communicate design rationale clearly to stakeholders, and influence decision-making at senior levels.

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.