Design Manager

ATI is looking for a full-time DESIGN MANAGER to join its Dubai Studio.

About the Company

Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Dubai, ATI is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering team who provides class-leading solutions across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Our reputation for distilling programmatically and technically complex projects into clear and elegant solutions has been established upon a consistent drive to raise standards and elevate expectations for the benefit of all.

The Role

As a Design Manager, you will assume responsibility for the delivery of large and challenging projects, including education buildings (K-12 education, university campuses, institutions, etc.). You should be well-organized and experienced, and exhibit excellent communication, technical and leadership skills to ensure successful coordination and delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a design team through to project completion.
• Lead coordination and successful incorporation of client, authority, and design team requirements into project development.
• Establish a clear understanding of the Client brief, including scope, space requirements, operations, design expectations, budget, and time constraints.
• Oversee project execution to align deliverables, resources, and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of packages, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and quality of documents in accordance with company policies and best practices.
• Maintain clear communication with the Client and design teams to ensure efficient progress through stage approvals.
• Prepare proposals for a variety of typologies in accordance with; client requirements, local codes, regulations, and emerging best practices.
• Contribute to the establishment of and adherence to ATI company protocols.
• Lead preparation of project documentation for clients, authorities, and contractors (incl. drawings, calculations, schedules, and specifications).
• Liaise with site teams and make site visits throughout the construction phase to monitor progress, answer queries, and ensure completion of milestones according to project timelines.
• Evaluate the success of design proposals and provide feedback learning for future projects.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's and preferably a Post Graduate Degree in Architecture.
• 15+ Years’ experience within a high-profile design consultancy; in the design and delivery of complex projects covering education buildings (K-12, university campuses, institutions etc.), high-rise, mixed-use, commercial, hotels, residential
• 8+ years of relevant consultancy experience in the UAE.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk software suite, including REVIT, Navisworks, BIM 360 & AutoCAD, Twinmotion, and SketchUp.
• Sound knowledge of UAE and International (UK / US) building codes and standards.
• Current knowledge of appropriate materials, supply chain, and methods of construction.
• Accreditation from a recognized international body is preferred. (AIA / RIBA)
• LEED AP or USGBC Guiding Principles certification is preferred.
• Active and professional engagement with client and design teams through fluent oral and written English, with emphasis on listening, comprehension, and critical analysis to establish full project requirements.
• Attention to detail, with supervisory responsibility to ensure complete and accurate project documentation. (reports/drawings/schedules/specifications, etc.)

Candidates are requested to attach their CV along with their portfolio in PDF format.

All applicants applying for this position should select the following code DM/LI/110725 in the "Position Applying For / Position" field on the website application form. Previous applicants may re-apply.