Principal Designer CDM - Public Sector

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
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel
Leads the design team and design architectural projects to concept stage meeting business, statutory legal and contractual requirements with an ensuing role of technical assurance manager ensuring that the design principles are maintained by the contractor through the developed design and construction. You'll be responsible for:
• Distributes and manages the deliverables through direct /indirect reports.
• Provides design and manage the developing design as per contract requirements.
• Collaborates with the wider design disciplines, client personnel and construction teams.
• Reports on progress to relevant parties.
• Attends/participates in client meetings and design workshops as necessary.
• Manages direct reports work outputs to ensure it is timely, in scope and of a quality expected.
• Supports in bidding with the wider team where required.
• Engages with business improvement directives where applicable.
• Implements training plans for the teams.
• Leads business improvement working groups to deliver outcomes.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.
• Develops & maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
• Manages & influences key/senior stakeholders.
• 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.
You'll need to have:
• Provide principal designer (building regulations) services for CDM 2015 and building regulations to our clients across all RIBA Stages.
• Strong people management and leadership skills are an advantage to chair online and in person workshops with designers, to help them comply with their new duty holder roles.
• Collaboration and team working ethic are essential.
• A detailed and in-depth understanding of building regulations including fire safety is required,
• Management support for training and development of others to carry out building regulations compliance checks and management.
• Provide building safety act consultancy advice and client advisor services to clients to help them comply with their duties.
• Candidates should be MRICS or CIOB (Level 4 diploma in building control surveying) qualified.
  
  Mace is currently recruiting qualified building surveyors with a focus on the principal designer roles for CDM 2015 and BSA for our central government team to support our building surveying team to implement the new duty holder roles created under the building safety act 2022 and The building regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) regulations 2023. Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate a proven track record in building control compliance delivery and knowledge of the approved documents for a diverse range of instructions., Excellent communication skills
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Excellence in both professional and construction services
• Strong knowledge base of CDM 2015.
• Strong knowledge base including building control approvals and consultancy.
• Delivery of work outputs within set time frames and commercial goals
• Commitment, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic
• Team player capable of a flexible approach
• Energetic & self-motivated
• Strong IT capabilities including working experience of Microsoft Office and tablet & mobile data collection., We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
  
  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 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: Our building surveying team is part of Mace's consultancy business. We deliver projects nationally for both public and private sectors including government departments, local authorities and private developers. At Mace, we work diligently to build strong client relationships through open and honest communication, to exceed delivery expectations and to attract and retain the best and brightest in the industry. We are committed to nurturing a collaborative and client-focused culture that treats every engagement as a new opportunity to deliver better and smarter.