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 region's 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

• Bachelor's 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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