Design Manager

Overall this role offers a rare blend of hands‑on project involvement and strategic influence making it particularly attractive to individuals seeking a high‑visibility high‑impact position within a leading consultancy.

• Lead and manage the end‑to‑end design process from concept through to IFC construction and handover.
• Act as the primary interface between client consultants and project delivery teams on all design matters.
• Manage and coordinate architectural, structural and MEP design packages across complex developments.
• Ensure all designs are aligned with client objectives, budget, programme and regulatory requirements.
• Drive design coordination workshops and technical reviews to resolve clashes and optimise solutions.
• Oversee design programme management ensuring timely delivery of all design stages and deliverables.
• Review and challenge design outputs to ensure buildability, value engineering and cost efficiency.
• Manage design change control processes ensuring proper documentation and stakeholder alignment.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and master developers to secure design approvals and compliance.
• Support construction teams during delivery ensuring design intent is maintained on site.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation related to design and coordination.
• Mentor and guide junior team members where required.
• Lead authority approvals and inspections with Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense utilities and relevant master developers.
• Chair and lead all key project meetings including design coordination, technical workshops, progress meetings and handover readiness reviews.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, safety and workmanship across all residential floors and common areas.
• Oversee handover planning, testing and commissioning, snagging and phased residential occupation.
• Support and mentor junior project management staff assigned to residential packages or towers.

• 7 years experience in Design Management and Project Management within the UAE.
• Architectural background essential.
• Proven experience working as a Design Manager within a PMC consultancy environment.
• Strong track record delivering large‑scale complex projects e.g. residential mixed‑use master developments.
• In‑depth understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination (architecture, structure, MEP).
• Experience managing projects through full lifecycle from concept design to construction and handover.
• Strong knowledge of UAE authority requirements, codes and approval processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance design quality, cost and programme.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive solution‑driven approach.

We are excited to be expanding our Project Management Services division with the addition of a Design Manager, supporting our continued growth across the region. This role is ideally suited to an architecturally trained professional with a strong track record in managing design delivery on large‑scale, complex developments within the UAE.