Design Director

2 months ago

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Mace Full time
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 strategy site.

Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:
  • You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and compliance standards for the design resources you manage.
  • You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
  • You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.


Client focus – Deliver on our promise:
  • Act as the day-to-day operational manager for any design managers or other design management resource deployed to projects.
  • You will be responsible for leading the delivery of design management to deliver key strategic outcomes & sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development.
  • You will be the main point of contact for client design issues, ensuring relationships are managed and maintained.
  • Ensures management systems are followed during project lifecycle roles and responsibilities are adhered by.
  • Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change.
  • Leads and presents management review data/ key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership.


Integrity – Always do the right thing:
  • You will implement and execute the design management system, processes and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.
  • You will directly influence long term development of strategy for a 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.
  • Contributes and inputs into strategy development, develops plans and oversees the delivery and manages the achievement of annual business plan to time and budget.


Create opportunity for our people to excel:
  • You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
  • 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.
  • You will use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.


You'll need to have:
  • Ideally an architect by discipline or a very strong Project Manager with good Project Management accreditation credentials.
  • Be able to manage design but also be able to run the project from a Project Manager perspective including planning and procurement activities.
  • Excellent knowledge of the construction and consultancy industries.
  • Strong technical knowledge to challenge projects/design/proposals.

You'll also have:
  • Excellent communication, organizational, presentation and writing skills.
  • Maintains impartiality & takes pragmatic approach evaluating evidence.
  • Ability to delegate, lead others, take initiative and make appropriate decisions.
  • Good knowledge of Building Safety legislation, Building standards, construction contracts, professional appointments and Health & Safety legislation.
  • Excellent knowledge & application of design management systems, design risk management and mitigation, prefabrication/ build strategies. Business planning and communication.
  • Good knowledge of all design disciplines.
  • Expertise in the formulation of design workflows, Design Scheduling and Design Deliverables.
  • Expertise in delivering different typologies and complexities.
  • Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes.


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 organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

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