Mace Group
Senior Design Manager – Fit-Out
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 20/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
06/03/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
20/04/2026
Job description
The Senior Design Manager – Fit-Out at Mace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is responsible for providing strategic leadership across all stages of commercial interior fit-out design projects, coordinating with construction, commercial, procurement, and programme teams to ensure successful project delivery. The role leads and manages LDC design teams and daily operations across multiple projects, overseeing design delivery and fit-out works while managing the main contractor. The position involves preparing and presenting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and management review data to project and functional leadership, contributing to work-winning initiatives, and supporting business growth strategies. The Senior Design Manager initiates training programs to enhance team performance, drives improvements in project delivery plans, tools, and design management processes, and promotes technical excellence, net zero carbon goals, and cross-functional collaboration by leveraging internal knowledge bases and Center of Excellence (CoE) resources. Candidates are expected to have substantial experience in design management for interior or fit-out projects within the GCC, a relevant degree in architecture or engineering, and extensive professional experience in design management roles. The position requires adherence to safety, client focus, integrity, and opportunity creation values while supporting a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Obtaining a visa in Saudi Arabia is subject to criminal record checks, qualification verification, and potential age restrictions.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership across all stages of commercial fit-out design projects, ensuring coordination with construction, procurement, commercial, and programme management teams to align design objectives with project goals, timelines, and budgets. This includes managing workflows, scheduling design milestones, and identifying critical path activities to prevent delays or bottlenecks.
- Lead, mentor, and manage LDC design teams across multiple projects, providing guidance on technical and creative decisions, reviewing design outputs, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Supervise daily operations to ensure tasks are assigned efficiently and completed to the highest standards.
- Oversee the delivery of design work in collaboration with main contractors, including regular site inspections, design reviews, and interface management between design teams and construction stakeholders. Ensure that design outputs are feasible, constructible, and aligned with the overall project vision and client expectations.
- Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and prepare management review reports for project leadership and functional heads. Track project performance, resource allocation, and team productivity to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures where necessary.
- Contribute to business development and work-winning initiatives by providing design input, project scoping, and technical expertise to support proposals, presentations, and client engagements. Promote innovative design solutions that differentiate Mace in the fit-out sector.
- Identify training needs for design teams and implement programs to enhance skills, technical knowledge, and project delivery capabilities. Foster an environment that encourages professional growth, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of industry standards and best practices.
- Initiate improvements in project delivery plans, design management processes, and tools. Implement lessons learned from past projects, leverage internal knowledge bases and Center of Excellence (CoE) resources, and drive process efficiency while promoting technical excellence and sustainable design practices including net zero carbon initiatives.
- Maintain effective client engagement throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring design proposals meet expectations, addressing feedback promptly, and supporting long-term client relationships through high-quality, value-driven design delivery.
Experience & skills
- Demonstrate extensive professional experience in design management for interior or fit-out projects within the GCC region, including managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Hold a relevant degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field. Advanced certifications or professional development in design management or project leadership are considered an advantage.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management. Demonstrated success in coordinating and motivating teams to achieve project objectives and maintain high morale under pressure.
- Extensive experience managing design deliverables in collaboration with main contractors and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring constructability, compliance with technical standards, and alignment with client requirements and strategic project goals.
- Strong knowledge of construction, procurement, commercial, and programme management processes to ensure design integration across all project phases. Ability to identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and resolve design-related conflicts effectively.
- Proficiency in design management processes, project delivery tools, and KPI reporting to monitor team performance and project progress. Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for executive management and project stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and technical excellence, including experience integrating net zero carbon initiatives into fit-out projects and promoting continuous improvement practices within design teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client engagement skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, present design solutions persuasively, and maintain professionalism in a multicultural and fast-paced work environment. Familiarity with visa and regulatory requirements in Saudi Arabia, including criminal record and qualification checks, is also required.