Senior Design Manager- Exhibition Halls

Overview

What You'Ll Be Doing

• Lead the end-to-end design process for new exhibition facilities and associated spaces from concept through detailed design, tender and construction support.
• Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (architecture, structure, MEP, infrastructure, ICT, interiors, landscape) to deliver integrated, clash-free solutions aligned with the project brief.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and authority requirements, as well as project-specific performance, capacity and operational criteria.
• Develop, maintain and manage the design programme, monitoring progress against milestones and ensuring timely delivery of all design packages and interfaces.
• Oversee planning and design of large-span exhibition halls, including structural grids, clear heights, subdivision strategies, rigging provisions and distribution of building services.
• Coordinate design of associated facilities such as offices, in-hall F&B points, public amenities, medical support rooms, storage, back-of-house areas and service yards.
• Ensure seamless integration of new works with existing facilities, circulation routes, parking structures and site infrastructure, including levels, wayfinding and public realm interfaces.
• Lead design reviews, value engineering and technical optimisation to balance functionality, buildability, cost and lifecycle performance.
• Review and approve (or recommend approval of) design submissions, drawings, specifications, calculations and technical reports from consultants and specialists.
• Support procurement and construction teams with technical input to tender documents, evaluation of design-related submissions and responses to RFIs.
• Collaborate with sustainability, operations and commissioning teams to ensure the design supports green building objectives, efficient systems and operational readiness.
• Identify design risks and interface issues early, propose mitigation strategies and maintain clear, proactive communication with project leadership, client and stakeholders.