Associate Design Lead – Data Centre & BIM (UAE/KSA)

Arup; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Dubai seeks an experienced Technical Design Manager (Associate level) to lead major data centre projects within the SIT sector. You will work with large multidisciplinary teams, driving integrated design, BIM coordination, and client engagement in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Essentially, a Bachelor's in architecture with 10+ years of data centre experience, strong English, and familiarity with UAE/KSA codes are required; Revit proficiency is a plus. There may be site-based relocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of experience on medium to large-scale data centre projects.
• Deep expertise in the sector and knowledge of UAE and/or KSA building code and authorities requirements.
• Proficiency in Revit is a plus.
• Fluency in English, with strong graphic communication; Arabic is a bonus.
• Knowledge of commercial aspects of projects and contracts is a plus.
• Experience delivering projects from feasibility to construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design teams on major projects in the Data Centre and wider SIT sector.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and contractors in UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Oversee design development, reviews, and presentations using drawings and BIM.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to produce fully coordinated deliverables.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with Arup’s Quality Management System.
• Potentially relocate to site-based offices as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Arup in Dubai seeks an experienced Technical Design Manager (Associate level) to lead major data centre projects within the SIT sector. You will work with large multidisciplinary teams, driving integrated design, BIM coordination, and client engagement in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Essentially, a Bachelor's in architecture with 10+ years of data centre experience, strong English, and familiarity with UAE/KSA codes are required; Revit proficiency is a plus. There may be site-based relocation.