Design Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Design Manager to join our growing team in Dubai United Arab Emirates. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary professional to lead innovative design solutions across hospitality real estate projects whilst working in one of the regions most vibrant business hubs. As our Design Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving design excellence managing multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring project success from concept through delivery with a focus on creating exceptional guest experiences and maximising asset value.

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary design teams throughout the complete project lifecycle from initial concept development to final delivery ensuring hospitality-specific design standards are met
• Collaborate with project managers clients consultants contractors and hospitality operators to ensure design solutions meet project requirements operational needs and quality standards
• Oversee the development and implementation of design strategies that are buildable compliant innovative cost-effective and enhance the guest experience
• Manage external design consultants and coordinate design activities across various disciplines including civil mechanical electrical architectural and hospitality-specific teams (F&B design guest room layouts public spaces)
• Conduct thorough design reviews and evaluations to ensure technical accuracy operational efficiency and adherence to hospitality industry standards and best practices
• Facilitate effective communication between technical operational maintenance and strategic stakeholders including hotel management and end-users whilst presenting design reports and recommendations to senior management
• Monitor project progress identify potential risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to ensure timely and on-budget delivery
• Ensure all designs comply with local regulations international hospitality standards and client specifications whilst optimising revenue-generating spaces and utilising Building Information Modelling (BIM) to enhance design coordination
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior design team members fostering expertise in hospitality design principles

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Architecture or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in design management within hospitality or commercial real estate projects preferably within a design consultancy environment
• Demonstrated expertise in leading and managing multi-disciplinary design teams with strong proficiency in coordinating civil architectural and external consultants
• Advanced proficiency in architectural and design software (AutoCAD Revit SketchUp) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of civil and architectural construction methods structural design solutions and hospitality-specific design best practices
• Strong understanding of project planning scheduling and budget management within the built environment sector
• In-depth knowledge of local UAE regulations international building codes and hospitality design standards
• Excellent client management communication and presentation skills with proven ability to articulate design recommendations to diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated expertise in design quality assurance risk assessment and problem-solving within complex multi-stakeholder projects
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multicultural environment and manage competing client priorities
• Professional engineering registration (DEWA ADNOC or equivalent) or membership in relevant professional bodies such as RIBA preferred

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time