Senior Architect – Stadium

About the Role

The successful candidate will be expected to lead design delivery, ensure compliance with contractual requirements, and collaborate closely with clients, design disciplines, and construction teams. They will also report progress, support bidding activities, drive business improvement, implement training, build stakeholder relationships, and champion sustainability to meet net‑zero goals. • Manage design deliverables and oversee outputs from direct and indirect reports. • Develop and manage design in line with contractual requirements. • Collaborate with clients, design disciplines, and construction teams. • Report progress and participate in client meetings and design workshops. • Support bidding activities and lead business improvement initiatives. • Implement training plans and continuous improvement strategies. • Build and influence key stakeholder relationships internally and externally. • Champion sustainability and contribute to net zero carbon goals. • Prioritize safety and promote a diverse, inclusive working environment. • Focus on client outcomes, delivering cost‑management services and long‑term relationships. • Create opportunities by mentoring, coaching, and fostering continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design delivery
• ▸design management
• ▸client collaboration
• ▸progress reporting
• ▸bid support
• ▸sustainability

What You Bring

This secured role is slated to commence in January, pending approval, and interested candidates are invited to apply. Mace blends construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in people and projects, guided by core values that shape the way we work and the teams we build. Applicants must possess a relevant degree and at least 15 years of postgraduate professional experience, with a proven background in stadium, events, or sports venue projects. Chartered or professional membership is advantageous. • Hold a relevant degree qualification. • Minimum 15 years of postgraduate professional experience. • Demonstrated experience in stadium, events, or sports venues. • Chartered or professional membership (advantage).

Requirements

• ▸relevant degree
• ▸15+ years
• ▸stadium experience
• ▸events experience
• ▸chartered member
• ▸professional membership

Benefits

The position offers a unique chance to contribute to world‑class assets supporting major sporting events, including the development of multiple stadiums. Mace is at the forefront of this landmark programme, working with a highly motivated client organisation and seeking results‑driven professionals to drive excellence throughout the high‑profile projects. Mace is an inclusive employer that welcomes diverse candidates and offers part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options where appropriate. The company also encourages employee referrals through its referral scheme.

Work Environment

Hybrid