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Assistant Design Manager

GHD


Job Location:

Abu Dhabi - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

With over 14000 professionals globally GHD is a leading multidisciplinary professional services company delivering engineering design and advisory solutions across water energy resources environment property & buildings and transportation sectors.

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Design Manager to support the delivery of multidisciplinary design projects across the Property & Buildings sector. Reporting to the Design Manager you will assist in coordinating design teams managing project deliverables monitoring schedules and ensuring successful project outcomes that meet client expectations and quality standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Support the Design Manager in the planning coordination and delivery of multidisciplinary design projects.
  • Coordinate design activities between internal disciplines external consultants and project stakeholders.
  • Monitor project schedules design deliverables and key milestones.
  • Facilitate design coordination meetings and track actions to closure.
  • Assist in managing project risks design changes and quality assurance processes.
  • Support client engagement presentations and project reporting activities.
  • Ensure compliance with project requirements company standards and local authority regulations.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or a related discipline.
  • 510 years of experience in design management project coordination or multidisciplinary design consultancy.
  • Experience delivering Property & Buildings projects within the Middle East.
  • Strong understanding of design development and project delivery processes.
  • Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
  • Excellent communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with project planning tools and BIM coordination would be advantageous.

Why Join Us

  • Work on globally significant projects influencing the next generation of AI and hyperscale data centre design.
  • Be part of a globally recognised fast-growing mission critical team delivering projects that blend technical excellence sustainability and commercial success.
  • Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary innovative environment where your input shapes both standardised and bespoke solutions.
  • Join a team that values knowledge-sharing mentorship and professional excellence.
  • Be part of a workplace that combines collaboration flexibility and connection. Join us in the office three days per week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD we dont just believe in the power of commitment we live and breathe it every day.

Thats why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

Thats the #PowerOfCommitment




Required Experience:

Manager


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GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. We provide engineering, architecture, environmental, advisory, digital and construction services t ... View more

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