Senior Design Manager – Stadium

Overview

The Project

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead and manage design resources, ensuring delivery of business plan outcomes on time and within budget.
• Oversee daily operations and act as the focal point for all design-related matters.
• Present KPIs and management review data to project and leadership teams.
• Support business development, work-winning activities, and training initiatives.
• Ensure governance and management systems are adhered to across the project lifecycle.
• Influence procurement strategies, contractual frameworks, and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with PMO and stakeholders to ensure coordinated deliverables and technical excellence.
• Champion sustainability and net zero carbon goals throughout project delivery.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree qualification in the relevant subject essential.
• 12+ years postgraduate professional experience is essential.
• Stadium, Events or Sports venue experience is essential.
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.
• Our values
• Safety first - Going home safe and well:
• You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
• You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing:
• You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
• You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.
• 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.