Design Manager
Listed on 2026-05-07
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Design & Architecture
Architect / Sr. Architect, Engineering Design & Technologists
Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 02/09/2026
The Design Manager will take a hands-on role within a dynamic real estate development company, working closely with seniormanagement and internal teams to deliver high-quality projects from concept through construction. This role is suited for a proactive professional who isdeeply involved in design development, consultant coordination, and keytechnical decisions rather than acting as a purely administrative interface.
Operating in a fast-paced and collaborative environment , the Design Manager will ensure design solutions align with the developer’s commercial objectives, brand vision, budget, and construction requirements, while actively managing risks, changes, and design quality acrossall stages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate all design activities across concept, schematic, detailed design,and implementation
- Appoint, manage,and coordinate external consultants (architects, engineers, master planners,interior designers)
- Ensure design solutions meet commercial, functional, aesthetic, and cost objectives
- Review andapprove design deliverables, drawings, and specifications
- Coordinate with internal teams (Development, Commercial, Construction, Sales & Marketing)
- Ensure compliance with UAE authorities, codes, regulations, and approval processes
- Manage designchanges, value engineering, and risk mitigation
- Supporttendering, contractor clarifications, and construction phase design queries
- Monitor designschedules and ensure timely delivery of milestones
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, orrelated field
- 8+ years of experience in design management withinreal estate development or consultancy
- Strong experience in residential, mixed-use, or hospitality developments
- Solid understanding of UAE regulations and authorityapproval processes
- Experience working with international consultants
- Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in design review and project documentation
- Russian or Arabic language is an advantage
- Opportunity to join a growing development company with ambitious expansion plans.
- Strategic leadership role with high impact on company performance.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with UAEmarket standards.
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