Design Manager: Lead Creative & Project Delivery

MERED; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

MERED is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the complete design lifecycle for major UAE projects in Abu Dhabi. You will ensure exceptional quality, commercial value, and alignment with brand and strategic objectives, guiding a multidisciplinary team from concept through construction.

The role demands strong leadership, BIM expertise (Revit), and deep knowledge of Dubai and Abu Dhabi regulations, along with effective coordination with development, construction, and marketing teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture.
• 10+ years of experience in design management for large-scale real estate or design consultancies within the UAE.
• Strong background in site supervision and post-contract coordination with construction teams.
• Deep understanding of Dubai authority regulations, building codes, and permitting processes.
• Experience with Abu Dhabi authorities (DMT, ADM, ADCD, Estidama) and their design approval processes is a strong advantage.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors from concept to handover.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in BIM, Revit, and other design coordination tools, with strong project management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team from concept through tender and construction, ensuring brand alignment and quality.
• Collaborate with development, construction, and marketing teams to reflect requirements in design.
• Review, approve, and monitor design deliverables to meet requirements.
• Lead design coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Engage external consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors for smooth coordination.
• Facilitate design workshops and reviews to maintain design intent.
• Provide design leadership during site execution with technical reviews and field coordination.
• Resolve design-related queries promptly to avoid delays.
• Monitor progress and coordinate with construction teams on design-related challenges and material selection.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture

Tools

BIM

Revit

Design coordination tools

Job description

MERED is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the complete design lifecycle for major UAE projects in Abu Dhabi. You will ensure exceptional quality, commercial value, and alignment with brand and strategic objectives, guiding a multidisciplinary team from concept through construction.

The role demands strong leadership, BIM expertise (Revit), and deep knowledge of Dubai and Abu Dhabi regulations, along with effective coordination with development, construction, and marketing teams to