Design Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate all design activities across concept, schematic, detailed design, and IFC stages.
• Appoint, manage, and coordinate external consultants (architects, engineers, master planners, interior designers).
• Ensure design solutions meet commercial, functional, aesthetic, and cost objectives.
• Review and approve 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 design changes, value engineering, and risk mitigation.
• Support tendering, contractor clarifications, and construction phase design queries.
• ⁠Monitor design schedules and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• ⁠8+ years of experience in design management within real estate development or consultancy.
• ⁠Strong experience in residential, mixed-use, or hospitality developments.
• Solid understanding of UAE regulations and authority approval processes.
• Experience working with international consultants.
• ⁠Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in design review and project documentation.
• Russian language proficiency is a strong 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 UAE market standards.