Design Manager – Dubai: Luxury Buildings & Mixed-Use

SSH; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

SSH in Dubai seeks an experienced Design Manager – Buildings to lead the design delivery of complex, high-profile projects across the UAE. You will manage multidisciplinary teams through all design stages, ensuring architectural intent, quality, programme and client requirements are integrated.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in major building design, with strong UAE/GCC experience and a solid background in luxury, hospitality, and large-scale developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related built-environment discipline.
• Professional accreditation or chartership is advantageous.
• Typically 12+ years' experience, including significant experience managing the design of major building projects.
• Strong background within a reputable architectural or multidisciplinary design consultancy.
• Proven experience on high-end hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, high-rise residential, commercial or large-scale masterplan-related building projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the multidisciplinary design process from concept through schematic, detailed design and tender/documentation stages.
• Coordinate Architecture, Structures, MEP and specialist disciplines to ensure a fully integrated design solution.
• Manage design programmes, deliverables, resources and key project milestones.
• Act as a key interface between clients, consultants, specialist designers and internal project teams.
• Drive design coordination workshops and ensure timely resolution of multidisciplinary design issues.
• Review design packages for quality, technical compliance, constructability and coordination.
• Ensure designs meet applicable UAE authority requirements, codes, standards and project specifications.
• Manage design changes, technical queries and design-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support Project Directors and senior leadership in maintaining strong client relationships and achieving successful project outcomes.
• Mentor and guide architects, coordinators and other members of the project design team.
• Promote effective BIM-led coordination and collaborative working across disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder management

BIM coordination

Education

Architecture degree

Professional accreditation

Tools

BIM software

Job description

SSH in Dubai seeks an experienced Design Manager – Buildings to lead the design delivery of complex, high-profile projects across the UAE. You will manage multidisciplinary teams through all design stages, ensuring architectural intent, quality, programme and client requirements are integrated.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in major building design, with strong UAE/GCC experience and a solid background in luxury, hospitality, and large-scale developments.