Design Manager - UAE

Overview

Project Delivery

• Responsibility for Convening, coordinating, and managing the o verall technical input of the multidisciplinary design team, ensuring coordinated, compliant, and high quality design outputs.
• Create and maintain the Design Management Plan (DMP) in collaboration with the Project Manager and design team, ensuring alignment with scope, programme, organisation charts, and communication pathways.
• Accountable for the design coordination process, including interfaces between disciplines, sub‑consultants, third parties, and Client requirements, in accordance with quality management procedures.
• Responsible for the compilation of technical input into change management requirements. Coordination with the Technical Leads to determine impact on time and resources.
• Interactions with Client technical team to achieve consensus on design philosophies and outcomes.
• Develop strategies for project design packaging to align with the needs of the design(and/or construction) phasing and schedule.
• Apply experience and lessons learned from previous projects to enhance delivery efficiency and quality.
• Responsible for the development of a multi-disciplinary programme with buy-in from technical leads that aligns with the project requirements.
• Responsible for the technical set-up of the project and support the technical set‑up of project deliverables and models, including document structure, numbering, and tracking mechanisms.
• Responsible for working within the budgets defined and accepted by the design Technical Leads and Actively track design progress, identify risks or constraints, and support mitigation actions in coordination with the wider project team.
• Responsible for sharing and promoting the technical achievements of the technical team.
• Promote collaboration and consistent engagement across technical package leaders and sub‑consultants.
• Maintaining consistent and productive input from the leaders of the technical package groups

Financial Management

• Responsible for confirming that Contractual deliverables have been met, prior to the production of invoices.
• Responsible for the compilation of potential scope gaps, changes, and variations, assessing impacts on time and effort in coordination with the Project Manager and Technical Leads.

Client Management

• Responsible for the technical engagement with the Client's technical team, under the guidance of the Project Manager or Project Director.
• Responsible for providing advice and appropriate technical resources to address Client queries and design comments in a timely and structured manner.
• Support stakeholder engagement and approvals processes, ensuring submissions are coordinated and aligned with Client and statutory requirements.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong capability in multi‑disciplinary design coordination and interface management.
• Sound knowledge of design and construction processes, including Safety in Design requirements.
• Proficient in digital delivery and BIM‑enabled environments, including Revit, Navisworks, and design coordination tools.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and Word.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management requirements.

Behavioural & Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates structured, methodical, and proactive leadership.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and emotional intelligence skills.
• Able to lead without reliance on authority, influencing outcomes through credibility and clarity.
• Results‑oriented with a continuous improvement and growth mindset.
• Upholds the highest standards of integrity, safety, and professionalism.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a relevant design / engineering discipline.
• Rewards & benefits
• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This Includes

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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