Job Purpose

The Design & Technical Manager shall be responsible for leading and managing the complete design and technical delivery process of the project from post-award through construction completion.

The role will act as the primary technical interface between the Contractor, Client, PMC, Operator, Designers, Authorities, and internal project teams to drive closure of design gaps, finalize design intent, and ensure timely release of coordinated and approved deliverables to support programme execution.

Following design finalization, the role shall lead the engineering and technical delivery process including preparation, coordination, submission, review, approval, and issuance of shop drawings, material submittals, samples, mockups, and construction documentation.

The position shall ensure that technical delivery supports programme milestones, procurement strategy, construction sequencing, and sectional handover requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Client Interface
Act as the primary technical representative with Client, PMC, Operator, Design Consultants, and Authorities.
Lead technical workshops to conclude outstanding design gaps, design assumptions, and unresolved interfaces.
Drive final design sign-off and agreement of design intent.
Establish decision logs and design closure trackers.
Ensure alignment between Employer Requirements, operator standards, and project execution requirements.
Lead technical discussions related to variations and design development.
Design Management & Coordination
Lead post-award design development and engineering process.
Review tender design and identify design gaps, coordination issues, and missing information.
Ensure full multidisciplinary coordination across:

Architectural
Interior Design
MEP
Structural
Specialist systems

Manage IFC readiness and release strategy.
Lead design coordination meetings and technical reviews.
Technical Delivery & Engineering Management

Lead The Technical Team Throughout The Engineering Lifecycle Including

Shop drawings preparation and management
Technical submissions and approvals
Material submissions and approvals
Sample submissions and approvals
Mockup strategy and approvals
Coordination drawings
Builders work drawings
Interface management

Ensure all submissions support planned construction sequencing.

Submission & Approval Management

Develop And Manage

Drawing register
Material register
Sample register
Technical submittal schedule
Approval matrix

Ensure all approvals are obtained in accordance with programme requirements.

Procurement & Construction Support
Support procurement through technical evaluation of suppliers and subcontractors.
Ensure technical compliance of procurement packages.
Coordinate long-lead items with procurement schedule.
Provide technical support during construction.
Resolve RFIs and site technical issues.
Mockups & Quality Management
Establish project mockup strategy.
Lead mockup reviews and approvals.
Ensure approved mockups become benchmark standards.
Coordinate with QA/QC for technical acceptance.
Programme & Commercial Integration
Align technical deliverables with construction milestones.
Support programme recovery actions.
Identify technical risks affecting critical path.
Support variation assessments related to design development.
Stakeholder Management

Manage And Coordinate With

External

Client
PMC
Operator
Authorities
Designers
Specialist Consultants

Internal

Project Director
Project Manager
Construction Manager
MEP Manager
Procurement Team
Commercial Team
Planning Team
QA/QC Team

Authority Matrix

The Role Shall Have Authority To

Approve internal technical submissions
Recommend design solutions
Escalate unresolved design matters
Direct engineering priorities
Recommend technical acceptance of subcontractors and suppliers

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture / Engineering / Interior Design

Experience

Minimum 12–15 years experience in Design Management / Technical Delivery
Minimum 5 years in luxury hospitality / hotel refurbishment projects
Experience in Design & Build contracts
Experience managing:

Client interface
Technical approvals
Shop drawings
Material approvals
Mockups
Multi-disciplinary coordination

Preferred Experience

Luxury hospitality / ultra-high-end interiors
Live building refurbishment
Burj Khalifa / Emaar / premium hospitality standards
Authority coordination in UAE