At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The project:
Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an associate director - design management to join our highways division to specifically focus on complex roadside and tunnel technology programmes.

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
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for:

• Contributing and inputting into strategy development, develops plans and oversees the delivery and manages the achievement of annual business plan to time and budget.
• Assessing and defining project strategic design management delivery.
• Implementing and approving consultant appointments across all work streams when contractually required.
• Building and leading project design team (internal/external) to ensure correct resource is allocated and project deliverables are clear.
• Partnering with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/ initiatives).
• Managing, influencing & negotiating with key senior stakeholders.
• Acting as the day-to-day operational manager for any design managers or other design management resource deployed to the project.
• Leading and presenting management review data/ key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership. Supports business development and work winning activities.
• Delivering continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change. Responsible for ensuring the identification, development, and delivery of relevant training.
• Ensuring management systems are followed during project lifecycle roles and responsibilities are adhered by. Is the focal point for design issues, ensuring client relationships are managed and maintained.
• Providing leadership and strategic direction for all design engineering activities to team/s, including external Stakeholders.
• Working 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.

You’ll need to have:

• Experience designing highway and/or tunnel technology programmes.
• Strong Stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Flexibility to work in either Guildford, Basingstoke, London.

You’ll also have:

• Membership of RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the highway/ tunnelling technology sector.
• Deep construction and consultancy expertise.
• Knowledge of building safety legislation, building standards, construction contracts, professional appointments and health & safety legislation.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of 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 within the role.

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• Contributing and inputting into strategy development, develops plans and oversees the delivery and manages the achievement of annual business plan to time and budget.
• Assessing and defining project strategic design management delivery.
• Implementing and approving consultant appointments across all work streams when contractually required.
• Building and leading project design team (internal/external) to ensure correct resource is allocated and project deliverables are clear.
• Partnering with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/ initiatives).
• Managing, influencing & negotiating with key senior stakeholders.
• Acting as the day-to-day operational manager for any design managers or other design management resource deployed to the project.
• Leading and presenting management review data/ key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership. Supports business development and work winning activities.
• Delivering continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change. Responsible for ensuring the identification, development, and delivery of relevant training.
• Ensuring management systems are followed during project lifecycle roles and responsibilities are adhered by. Is the focal point for design issues, ensuring client relationships are managed and maintained.
• Providing leadership and strategic direction for all design engineering activities to team/s, including external Stakeholders.
• Working 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