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.
The project: This Scope of Work (SOW) establishes the roles, responsibilities, deliverables, and performance expectations for the Design Manager (DM) engaged on the above-referenced pharmaceutical or life sciences capital project. The DM serves as the owner''s representative and single point of accountability for the integration of design management throughout all phases of project delivery.
Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
You will be an 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 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.
You will guide daily activities of the team of design management resources for project/s
You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of design management to deliver key strategic outcomes & sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development.
You will be a point of contact for client design issues, ensuring relationships are managed and maintained.
You will manage the implementation of design management systems, processes and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.
You will support the 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.
You will support 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 support business development and work winning activities.
You'll Be Responsible For :
Lead and coordinate the project design team, including architects, engineers, and specialist consultants.
Establish and enforce design standards, drawing conventions, and BIM/CAD protocols aligned with client and GMP requirements.
Chair regular design progress meetings and issue action logs within defined timelines.
Manage interfaces between design disciplines to ensure fully coordinated and conflict-free design documentation.
Review and approve all design packages prior to submission to the client and permitting authorities.
Facilitate Value Engineering workshops, ensuring solutions meet cost and schedule targets without compromising GMP compliance.
Develop and/or facilitate the User Requirements Specification (URS) with client, QA, and operations teams.
Define functional, operational, and regulatory requirements for systems, equipment, and utilities within the URS.
Oversee preparation, review, and coordination of design deliverables across all project phases (SD, DD, CD, and construction).
Implement and manage QA/QC processes including interdisciplinary reviews, peer reviews, and BIM clash detection.
Ensure all design activities comply with cGMP regulations, ISPE guidelines, and relevant international standards.
Maintain a GMP Compliance Matrix linking design deliverables to applicable regulatory requirements.
Coordinate regulatory permitting and submissions with authorities such as FDA, EPA, DEA, and local agencies.
Integrate and manage CQV (Commissioning, Qualification and Validation) activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop, monitor, and control project budget and schedule, including cost estimates, change orders, and master schedule tracking.
You'll also have
Proven experience managing and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams across complex projects.
Strong experience delivering projects within pharmaceutical or life sciences environments with strict regulatory standards.
In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards applied to facility design and construction.
Experience developing detailed design documentation, including user requirements and design specifications.
Strong knowledge of quality assurance and control processes to ensure compliant and coordinated design outputs.
Experience managing project budgets, cost control processes, and evaluating design changes.
Ability to develop and manage project schedules, ensuring timely delivery and coordination across all project phases.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of 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 with-in the role.