Design Manager

Madison Pearl; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Pearl invites a Design Manager to lead the design process for a Dubai real estate development project. You will coordinate between consultants, developers, and authorities to drive design from concept to IFC while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 12-15 years of UAE design strategy experience and strong communication skills to engage with the board of directors and investors. This is a high-visibility role in a Singaporean family office partnership, based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering.
• 12-15 years’ UAE experience in design strategy.
• 5+ years of experience working with a client or on developers' side.
• Experience working with international design consultants (e.g., Atkins, Aecom, Gensler).
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with board of directors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process, coordinating consultants and ensuring compliance with development goals and regulations.
• Develop design strategy and manage local and international consultant appointments; coordinate design from concept to IFC.
• Ensure full design compliance with UAE authority regulations and planning policies.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and value engineering proposals.
• Oversee permitting and project registration with authorities.
• Ensure all deliverables align with project objectives and investor expectations.

Skills

Design strategy

Leadership

Consultant coordination

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering

Job description

Madison Pearl is partnering with a Singaporean family office for an opportunity of Design Manager within their real estate development team in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design process, ensuring coordination between consultants’ compliance with development goals and authority regulations.
• Develop design strategy and manage local and international consultant appointments. Coordinate design from concept to construction documentation (IFC).
• Ensure full design compliance with UAE authority regulations and planning policies.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and value engineer proposals.
• Oversee permitting and project registration processes with relevant authorities.
• Ensures that all technical deliverables align with project objectives and investor expectations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering.
• 12-15 years’ UAE experience in design strategy.
• 5+ years of experience working with a client or on developers' side.
• Experience working with international design consultants (e.g., Atkins, Aecom, Gensler).
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with board of directors.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*