Senior Design Manager (Urban Planning)

Job Description

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 .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:This is an opportunity to work on a large mixed-use water-font development in the UAE. The master planned development will hold, residential, hotels, retail, and commercial units.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:

• You will promote Maces value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Maces HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• Develops delegated elements of annual business plan outcomes to deadlines and budget.
• Leads and manages design resource for project/s.
• Manages daily operations for project/s design resource/managers.
• Leads and presents management review data/key performance indicators (KPIs) to project and sub-function leadership
• Supports business development and work winning activities.
• Leads the identification, development, and delivery of relevant training.
• Ensure management system is followed and whole project roles and responsibilities are adhered to.
• Acts as focal point for design related matters on project/s.
• Recommends and initiates change to project delivery plans, develops new design management tools and operating processes.
• Supports and influences procurement routes, contractual and legal aspects of project/s.
• Contributes to the promotion of technical excellence, support dialogue/communication.
• Collaborates project management office (PMO) teams (as required) ensuring coordinated deliverables.
• Actively seeks out knowledge and experience through Company reach back.
• Actively seeks understanding and utilise the centre of excellence (CoE) knowledge base.
• Works 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.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• You will support the long-term development of your function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
• You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.

Youll need to have:

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation and writing skills.
• Maintains impartiality & takes pragmatic approach evaluating evidence.
• Ability to take initiative and make appropriate decisions.
• Good BIM literacy, BIM management and BIM deliverables.
• Good technical knowledge to challenge projects/design/ proposals.

Youll also need:

• Ability to lead others and delegate effectively.
• Continuous improvement and resiliance through training and business improvement activities. Works form their own initiative.
• Enthusiastic, involves and encourages others.
• Acts as central point of contact for project and relevant stakeholders, internal and externally, operating within an inclusive environment.
• Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.

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.#LI-Onsite

Keyskills :
Strategic Planning Design Management procurement influence Budget Management carbon emissions bim literacy project portfolio knowledge acquisition business development data presentation personal development diversity promotion networking and i

About Company

Macegroup

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