Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Company
At Mace Construct, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are innovators, trusted partners, and construction experts. Founded on a belief that the built environment sector could be more efficient, innovative and responsible, we have built a reputation and track record for delivering projects better than ever before: safer, faster and greener. We focus on transforming industries, supporting communities and leaving legacies.

About the Project
Mace Construct has worked at Heathrow for more than 25 years, delivering over 400 live frameworks and projects across a 1,227-hectare campus. This extensive experience has developed a deep understanding of operational, technical and stakeholder interfaces under pressure, enabling delivery of change without interrupting the surrounding system. Our teams combine exceptional commitment to safety, smart construction methods and a collaborative, client-focused approach to ensure success and long-term partnerships.

About the Role
As a Design Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating multidisciplinary design teams across a range of aviation projects. You will manage the flow of information between stakeholders, support technical decision-making and ensure designs are developed in line with project requirements. Your involvement will span from early design development through to construction and handover, helping teams overcome challenges before they reach site.

What you’ll be doing
- Managing the design process across one or more aviation projects
- Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and specialist consultants
- Developing and maintaining design programmes and deliverables schedules
- Supporting design reviews and technical workshops
- Identifying and managing design risks, constraints and interfaces
- Ensuring designs meet project, operational and statutory requirements
- Working closely with project managers, commercial teams and construction teams to support delivery
- Reviewing design information to ensure it is complete, coordinated and issued on time
- Managing design changes and supporting impact assessments
- Coordinating stakeholder reviews, comments and approvals
- Supporting procurement activities through design development and technical input
- Monitoring design progress and reporting on performance, risks and key actions
- Supporting asset information and handover requirements throughout the project lifecycle

Experience
- Managing design activities within construction, infrastructure or aviation projects
- Knowledge of design management processes across project delivery stages
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines
- Strong understanding of design risk, change management and project controls

About You
- Good communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of construction methodologies and the relationship between design and delivery

Qualifications
- Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in engineering, architecture, construction or a related discipline

Nice to Have
- Experience working on aviation projects
- Experience within live operational or highly regulated environments
- Membership of a relevant professional institution
- Experience managing BIM processes and design coordination activities
- Knowledge of design assurance and technical approval requirements

Additional Information
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you do not meet all of the criteria, you are encouraged to apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within the organisation.