Design Manager

3 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Mace Full time
Job Summary

Manages the implementation of design management system/s and its effectiveness in meeting business, statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.

Acts as an enabler for change, business improvement and delivers distinctive value for clients.

Oversees all phases or stages of Design Management including interactions/ coordination with construction, commercial, programme and procurement.

Key Job Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating activities to deliver assigned elements of annual business plan outcomes to deadlines and budget requirements.
Guides daily activities of the team of design management resources for project/s.
Ensures briefs and stakeholder requirements are adhered to.
Provides operational support for design management resource deployed to project/s.
Interprets and presents management review data/key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders. Supports business development and work winning activities.
Ensures management system and governance is adhered across the lifecycle of project/s and project.
Responsible for review and input into management reviews, collating, analysing, and presenting data and key metrics. Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinates with team/s ensuring coordinated deliverables.
Actively seeks out knowledge and experience through Company reach back.
Actively seeks understanding and utilise the Centre of Excellence (CoE) knowledge base.

Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Key Job Dimensions

What is the Geographical scope of role:
Single country

Does the role have budget responsibility?
No

If yes, confirm range

Key external stakeholders the role engages with
Client, Consultants, Supply Chain, Statutory Undertakers and Regulators

Key internal stakeholders the role engages with
Sub-function and Project Leadership

Does this role have direct reports?
Yes

If yes, how many?
1 to 4

Does this role have indirect reports?
No

If yes, how many?

Proportion of role responsibilities executed through job holder efforts (more than 50%/less than 50%)
More than 50% of the time

Does the role mainly follow established procedures? (e.g. call handlers)
Yes

Technical Competencies- Skills to carry out the role

Essential
Desirable

Good knowledge & application of design management systems, design risk management and mitigation. Excellent knowledge of prefabrication/ build strategies. Multiple sector exerience delivering different building types.
Good knowledge of all design disciplines.
Demonstrable building safety competence for non-Higher Risk Buildings.
Exposure to Risk and Opportunityy through Design management processes.
Developed understanding of Statutory and Mandatory requirements and timescales, including non higher Risk Buildings.
Stays up to date with key industry/ professional trends.
CPD record of continual learning/development.

Industry Competencies - Industry experience and/or qualifications

Essential
Desirable

Good knowledge of the construction and consultancy industries. Working knowledge of Building Safety legislation, Building Standards, construction contracts, professional appointments and Health & Safety legislation.
Enhanced knowledge of Building Standards and legislation.
Knowledge of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) rules and specific sector/market regulations.

Professional Competencies - Personal effectiveness e.g. stakeholder management, effective communicator

Essential
Desirable

Strong comminication, organizational, presentation and writing skills.
Maintains impartiality & takes pragmatic approach evaluating evidence.
Ability to take initiative and make appropriate decision. Strong BIM literacy, BIM Management and BIM deliverables.
Prepared to challenge and see tasks to completion.
Ability to learn quickly and adopt new competencies.
Seeks opportunities for implementing improved working practices.

Leadership Competencies - Self, others & business

Essential
Desirable

Enthusiastic, ability to adapt to change.
Listens and clarifies to check understanding.
Uses the most appropriate method and style of communication.
Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate. Involves and encourages others.
Able to work from their own initiative.
Mentors and develops individuals, sharing knowledge and experience.
Networks with peer project teams and other disciplines.
Participates in civic and business organisations and trade networks.

Further Qualifications, Certifications & Experience

Essential
Desirable

Educated to degree level preferably in design relevant discipline (or equivalent).
Membership professional body (RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT).

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