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Architectural Manager
Contract Architect (Public Sector) – Central Government Team
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join our journey.
Our multidisciplinary design and technical advisory team is part of Mace Consult Technical Services. Our design team includes architects, architectural technologists, engineers, urban designers, master planners, and interior designers. We deliver projects nationally for both public and private sectors, including government departments, local authorities, and private developers.
Mace is currently recruiting qualified architects for our central government team to support our lead designers in the delivery of projects, ranging from new builds, extensions, remodels, to refurbishments, with project values between £500k and £250m. The role is UK-based, and we welcome applications from all UK regions.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for:
- Developing and managing pre-construction design.
- Providing a technical advisory role post-tender.
- Seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and improving working processes.
- Developing effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Managing stakeholders and coordinating with wider design disciplines, client personnel, and construction teams.
- Assisting with the production of reporting information.
- Attending and participating in client meetings and design workshops as required.
- Monitoring work outputs to ensure they are timely, in-scope, and of the expected quality.
- Engaging with business improvement directives, including net zero carbon transition.
- Proactively identifying and managing carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.
- Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of technical and statutory regulations.
- Demonstrating proficiciency in Revit, ISO 19650, and knowledge of the Building Safety Act.
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Requirements
You’ll need to have:
- Be Part 3 qualified, ARB or CIAT registered.
- Be digitally savvy, particularly in using BIM and Revit, and able to build strong, lasting client relationships.
- Provide support to motivated teams in a multidisciplinary design consultancy with experience in public and private sectors.
- Be passionate about the opportunities offered by Mace.
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Our Values
- Safety First – Going Home Safe and Well: Championing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, with a focus on wellbeing.
- Client Focus – Deliver on Our Promise: Prioritising quality deliverables, strategic outcomes, and long-term client relationships.
- Integrity – Always Do the Right Thing: Aligning with compliance obligations while driving positive industry change.
- Create Opportunity – For Our People to Excel: Fostering continual improvement and supporting team and individual development.
Additional Information
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you don’t meet all criteria, we encourage you to apply—you might still be the best candidate for this or another role.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options, if suitable for the role. #LI-Onsite
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