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Senior Design Manager - Developer

United Arab Emirates  |  Permanent

Our Regional Developer client has a new requirement for a well experienced consultant Senior Design Manager to join their team in Abu Dhabi, UAE to work on high profile projects in the Emirate. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Senior Design Manager on large scale master plan projects in the UAE and the wider GCC and a proven background working in a recognised PMC or Developer business.


This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent placement with our client.


Key Responsibilities:

  • This is a Client, PM and Lead Designer facing role and demonstrable skills in maintaining and developing both internal and external relationships are required
  • The Senior Design Manager will be expected to convey a positive attitude whilst maintaining the highest standards in undertaking their work and acting with integrity and professionalism at all times. They should comply with the firms laid down standards, procedures and processes and implement these effectively
  • Develops design programmes in conjunction with Lead Designer and Discipline Leads and ensures execution of project deliverables are consistent with the Project Plan
  • Ensures discipline project teams under their management comply with Project Execution Plans, including design management, project management and BIM management plans, and are adhered to throughout the project delivery process
  • Manages design procedures - information exchange / issue logs / RFI s
  • Schedules weekly design coordination meetings
  • Confirms with Lead Designer co-ordination issues are resolved (Through use of task log or similar tracking tools)
  • Reviews scope of work, roles & responsibilities, and deliverables prepared by discipline leads to check alignment and consistency with Client and contract requirements.
  • Assists the PM with controlling change
  • Assists the PM with managing risk
  • Responsible for periodic project progress reports to senior management
  • Responsible for defining the quality budget and schedule for completing the technical quality review on deliverables


Senior Design Manager Experience:

  • Bachelor or Masters Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering
  • 15+ years of post-qualification experience in a similar capacity
  • Demonstrable expertise in Design Management for high value master planning and mega development projects
  • Good knowledge and experience in working in recognised engineering consultancy companies
  • Proficient in MS Applications, particularly Excel / Word / PowerPoint / Outlook.
  • Able to work independently and work under pressure
  • Self-motivated, able to prioritise work with target-oriented approach
  • Excellent communication skills verbal and written


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV and details directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and process


Date Posted: 15 Mar 2022

Status: Filled