Wilson Lam

Senior Manager Graduate Development & Chartership Lead Riba Principle Designer @Mace

London, GB

As a design lead overseeing multidisciplinary teams under Department for Education (DfE) and local authority frameworks, I manage all RIBA stages (0-7) of educational projects—from early concept design and feasibility through to technical delivery, construction oversight, and post-occupancy evaluation. I focus on driving technical excellence at every phase, ensuring that outcomes meet client objectives, statutory requirements, and best practices in sustainable, efficient school design.• Active contributor to the Education Senior Leadership Team, RIBA Part 3 Workgroup, and BIM strategy group• Implement operational strategies to enhance team performance and align with organisational goals• Manage DfMA projects, optimising manufacturing and assembly for efficiency, cost, and quality• Serve as technical advisor and principal designer on DfE and local authority frameworks• Champion sustainability, net zero carbon goals, and innovation across all projects• Facilitate stakeholder engagement to align delivery with client priorities and ensure successful outcomes• Lead initiatives focused on shaping future talent and professional growth, including graduate development and chartership pathways• Completed Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification• Extensive experience across SRP Waves 1 and 2, contributing to TAS21 and supporting the TAS25 bid• Currently oversee over £320 million in live construction projects across the UK, with four major builds completed

University of East London

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

Chartered Management Institute

Level 5 Diploma, Leadership and Management, Chartered manager

University of East London

Master of Architecture (MArch), Architecture

University of East London

MA Architecture: Sustainability and Design, Sustainability LEED MD

London Metropolitan University

Examination in Professional Practice in Architecture, Architecture