Design Manager

MAPA Insaat; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee the Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Metro Station Expansion in Dubai. The role involves reviewing and validating design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and leading design coordination efforts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with Gulf region regulations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. This is a chance to contribute to iconic projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in large-scale infrastructure or metro projects.
• Proven experience in design review and design coordination roles.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Review design deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify design errors and coordination gaps.
• Lead design review meetings and multidisciplinary coordination workshops.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Coordination skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture

Job description

About Us

At MAPA, we are a globally recognized engineering and construction company with a footprint that extends across three continents. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and relentless pursuit of quality and performance have set us apart as industry leaders. We are at the forefront of innovation in the engineering and construction landscape, redefining boundaries and consistently raising the bar for excellence.

About the Role

MAPA Group is seeking an experienced Design Manager to be assigned to our Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Metro Station Expansion in Dubai. The role focuses on reviewing, coordinating, and validating existing design deliverables prepared by consultants, ensuring they are fully compliant, constructible, and ready for execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess design deliverables prepared by consultants for accuracy, completeness, and constructability
• Identify design errors, inconsistencies, clashes, and coordination gaps across all disciplines
• Ensure full compliance with contract requirements, project specifications, and authority standards
• Coordinate design clarifications, comments, and revisions with design consultants and clients
• Lead design review meetings and multidisciplinary coordination workshops
• Monitor design changes and evaluate their impact on cost, schedule, and construction activities
• Support site teams by providing timely technical clarifications and resolutions
• Ensure alignment between design deliverables and construction sequencing
• Maintain structured records of design reviews, comments, and approvals

Skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, preferably in large-scale infrastructure or metro projects
• Proven experience in design review, design coordination, or design management roles
• Strong background in consultant design review and multidisciplinary coordination
• Gulf region experience is mandatory, preferably in the UAE
• Familiarity with local authority requirements and approval processes (RTA experience is an advantage)
• Experience working under FIDIC-based or design–build contracts
• Good command of English (written and spoken)
• Strong analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills