Senior Design Manager

Mace Group

You ll be responsible for:

• Lead the full design lifecycle, ensuring alignment with EPMO frameworks, governance protocols, and stage-gate processes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs across architecture, engineering, MEP, and specialist stadium systems to meet programme, cost, and quality targets.
• Drive value engineering and design efficiency, balancing innovation with constructability and budget control.
• Manage design risks and change control, ensuring all variations are assessed and approved within governance frameworks.
• Integrate design delivery with the wider project programme, maintaining oversight of schedule, budget, and scope.
• Act as the primary design interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities, ensuring stakeholder alignment and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with design standards, codes, and regulatory requirements through rigorous technical assurance and quality reviews.
• Champion collaboration, well-being, and inclusion across design teams, mentoring talent and fostering a high-performance culture.

You ll need to have:

• A bachelor s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field; a master s is preferred.
• 12 15+ years of design management experience, including senior roles on large-scale projects.
• Proven track record in stadium or large sports/entertainment facility design and delivery.
• Strong knowledge of stage-gate frameworks (EPMO, EXPRO, RIBA) and international design standards.
• Professional certification (e.g., PMP) and experience in governance-driven environments.