Senior Design Manager - Infrastructure

Mace
Full-time•Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">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.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:#CC3399;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><strong>The project:</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;">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.</span></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;">Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><strong>You’ll be responsible for:</strong></span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;">Lead and develop the design team by setting objectives, managing performance, and fostering a high-performing culture aligned with organizational values and safety requirements.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;">Oversee design progress reporting, analytics, and risk management, identifying issues and implementing mitigation and value engineering strategies.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;">Direct technical design reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements, design briefs, systems engineering, BIM, GIS, innovation, and relevant standards.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;">Manage the design process from concept through construction documentation, coordinating consultants and ensuring alignment with project objectives and ways of working.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;">Ensure all designs are fit for purpose, incorporating Safety in Design principles, quality assurance processes, regulatory compliance, and design sign-off requirements.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;">Lead interface coordination among internal and external stakeholders to proactively manage impacts on project schedules, budgets, quality, and delivery outcomes.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;">Ensure design development aligns with approved cost plans, business objectives, operational requirements, and change management procedures, including assessment of design changes.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;">Oversee the development of design and engineering Work Breakdown Structures and ensure deliverables support procurement, construction staging, project phasing, and successful project execution.</span></span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing">&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><strong>You’ll need to have:</strong></span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="en-AE">Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related discipline.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="en-AE">12–15+ Years’ experience in multi-disciplinary design management on large, complex developments.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="en-AE">Proven experience acting as a senior technical lead and managing multiple consultants and infrastructure packages.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="en-AE">Strong experience in design governance, assurance, and complex interface management.</span></span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing">&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="en-AE"><strong>Our values</strong></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;">&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="en-AE"><strong>Safety first - Going home safe and well: </strong>We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;">&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="en-AE"><strong>Client focus - Deliver on our promise: </strong>We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;">&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="en-AE"><strong>Integrity - Always do the right thing: </strong>We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;">&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="en-AE"><strong>Create opportunity - For our people to excel: </strong>We<strong> </strong>champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.&nbsp;</span></span><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span lang="en-AE">Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. </span><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;">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.</span></span><br><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;">We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background-color:white;color:white;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">#LI-Onsite</span></p>

Application Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline. You are required to have 12–15+ years of experience in multi-disciplinary design management for large, complex developments.