Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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 Design Guardian supports the implementation and day-to-day operation of the client’s design governance, assurance framework and processes. The role coordinates assurance activities, monitors compliance and helps ensure that design outputs meet the client’s business, statutory, legal and contractual requirements. It requires practical knowledge of the RIBA plan of work and NEC contracts, together with the ability to provide clear design advice and escalate matters requiring senior direction. Working under the direction of the governance assurance lead and alongside TA design disciplines and project teams, the Design Guardian coordinates design reviews, maintains governance records and supports consistent application of the client’s standards. The role tracks actions, risks, derogations and lessons learned; facilitates collaboration between stakeholders; and identifies issues for timely resolution or escalation. It contributes to continuous improvement while safeguarding agreed design principles and delivery requirements.

You’ll be responsible for:
- Coordinating technical assurance and design management across multiple projects
- Facilitating multidisciplinary meetings and resolving design issues
- Maintaining governance trackers, derogations and lessons learned
- Reviewing design deliverables, documentation and programme compliance
- Managing contractor engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Supporting design risk, changes, control points and stakeholder engagement
- Monitoring CEMAR actions, MIDPs and technical requirements
- Promoting technical excellence, continuous improvement and consistent best practice

Experience
Relevant degree or equivalent experience, with RIBA, RICS or equivalent professional membership. Proven experience in design management, assurance or related disciplines. Strong knowledge of RIBA processes, design governance, contracts and building standards.

About you
Effective stakeholder coordination, communication, analysis and issue management skills. Ability to provide clear design advice and escalate matters requiring senior direction. Collaborative and proactive in facilitating multidisciplinary engagement and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Relevant degree or equivalent professional membership such as RIBA or RICS is required.