Design Lead — Real Estate Development (Concept to Construction)

Client of Ladwig Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Ladwig Consulting is seeking a Design Manager in Dubai to lead hands-on design development, coordinate with senior management and internal teams, and drive design quality from concept through construction.

The role focuses on proactive decision-making, managing risks, changes, and alignment with commercial objectives, brand vision, and construction requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in design management within real estate development or consultancy.
• Strong experience in residential, mixed-use, or hospitality developments.
• Solid understanding of UAE regulations and authority approval processes.
• Experience working with international consultants.
• Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in design review and project documentation.
• Russian or Arabic language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all design activities across concept schematic detailed design and implementation
• Appoint manage and coordinate external consultants architects engineers master planners interior designers
• Ensure design solutions meet commercial functional aesthetic and cost objectives
• Review and approve design deliverables drawings and specifications
• Coordinate with internal teams Development Commercial Construction Sales & Marketing
• Ensure compliance with UAE authorities codes regulations and approval processes
• Manage design changes value engineering and risk mitigation
• Support tendering contractor clarifications and construction phase design queries
• Monitor design schedules and ensure timely delivery of milestones

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Stakeholder management

Design review

Project documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Client of Ladwig Consulting is seeking a Design Manager in Dubai to lead hands-on design development, coordinate with senior management and internal teams, and drive design quality from concept through construction.

The role focuses on proactive decision-making, managing risks, changes, and alignment with commercial objectives, brand vision, and construction requirements in a fast-paced environment.