Design Manager-UAE

Key Responsibilities

Create and lead design concepts and strategies for industrial and logistics facilities at UAE.

Support the Building Acquisition and Development teams with technical input, feasibility studies, and test fits options.

Provide multiple highly detailed design options for feasibility analysis and project evaluation.

Prepare technical specifications and ensure designs meet project quality, performance, and operational needs.

Be aware of and manage project cost implications in design decisions.

Help form the general design and construction program in collaboration with project teams.

Ensure compliance with local building codes and relevant regulatory requirements.

Establish and manage user requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Carry out design reviews at key project stages to ensure quality, functionality, and cost efficiency.

Manage design consultants and coordinate with authorities to secure timely approvals.

Oversee design for acquisitions, refurbishments, and tenant fit-outs, including technical due diligence.

Support procurement with design briefs, scopes of work, and technical evaluations.

Provide regular design progress reports to management and stakeholders.

Requirements

Degree in Architecture (preferred) or Civil/Structural Engineering.

Project management / sustainability certifications (preferred)

Architecture consultant office experience strongly preferred.

Minimum 10 years design and management experience with at least 3 full-cycle

industrial/logistics projects delivered.

Strong technical, conceptual design, planning, coordination, and project management skills.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite; Rhino/Grasshopper is an advantage.

Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.