Design Manager - Special Projects

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a leading real estate development organisation in the UAE, with a strong focus on Special projects (Public & Civic Developments). The role will oversee the end-to-end design management process, from concept and ideation through design development and delivery, ensuring projects meet the highest standards of design quality, functionality, programme, cost and delivery. Key Responsibilities - Lead the full design management lifecycle from concept through execution and delivery. - Manage multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, engineers and project stakeholders. - Oversee design development for large-scale Public & Civic Development projects (i.e, Government buildings, Cultural, Parks & public realm, Sports & recreation facilities, Educational developments and Healthcare & wellness facilities), ensuring alignment with project objectives and design intent. - Review consultant designs for compliance with approved briefs, regulations, codes and best practices. - Manage design quality, programme, cost, risk and project deliverables. - Coordinate design changes, technical issues, stage-gate submissions and construction documentation. - Conduct site inspections and ensure design intent is maintained through implementation. - Present design strategies, project updates and recommendations to senior leadership. - Support consultant procurement, design briefs, scopes of work and delivery strategies. - Drive innovative, functional and commercially effective design solutions. Qualifications: - 10–12 years’ experience in design management within real estate development. - Proven experience delivering large-scale Public & Civic Development projects. - Strong UAE/GCC experience is essential. - Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Urban Planning or related discipline. - Strong multidisciplinary design and consultant-management experience. - Excellent stakeholder management and senior-level presentation skills. - Strong understanding of design development, construction documentation and project delivery. - Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office. - Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance design excellence, cost and programme.

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  Azizi Developments · Dubai, United Arab Emirates