Senior Design Manager - Infrastructure at Mace

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design Management, Infrastructure Design, Technical Design Review, BIM, GIS, Interface Coordination, Risk Management, Value Engineering, Systems Engineering, Design Governance, Stakeholder Management, Project Phasing, Safety in Design, Quality Assurance, Consultant Management, Work Breakdown Structures

Industry

Construction

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: 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. Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project. You’ll be responsible for: Lead and develop the design team by setting objectives, managing performance, and fostering a high-performing culture aligned with organizational values and safety requirements. Oversee design progress reporting, analytics, and risk management, identifying issues and implementing mitigation and value engineering strategies. Direct technical design reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements, design briefs, systems engineering, BIM, GIS, innovation, and relevant standards. Manage the design process from concept through construction documentation, coordinating consultants and ensuring alignment with project objectives and ways of working. Ensure all designs are fit for purpose, incorporating Safety in Design principles, quality assurance processes, regulatory compliance, and design sign-off requirements. Lead interface coordination among internal and external stakeholders to proactively manage impacts on project schedules, budgets, quality, and delivery outcomes. Ensure design development aligns with approved cost plans, business objectives, operational requirements, and change management procedures, including assessment of design changes. Oversee the development of design and engineering Work Breakdown Structures and ensure deliverables support procurement, construction staging, project phasing, and successful project execution. You’ll need to have: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related discipline. 12–15+ Years’ experience in multi-disciplinary design management on large, complex developments. Proven experience acting as a senior technical lead and managing multiple consultants and infrastructure packages. Strong experience in design governance, assurance, and complex interface management. 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. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver major mixed-use and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. Oversee the entire design process from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with technical standards, budgets, and safety requirements.