Design Manager with experience in Steel Structures

CS & Clarks; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CS & Clarks is seeking a Design Manager with extensive experience in steel structures to lead the design team in Dubai. The role involves overseeing the design of steel structures, coordinating with engineers, architects, and clients, and ensuring compliance with technical standards and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will drive design strategies, mentor staff, and contribute to bids and proposals while managing budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in design of steel structures, with at least 3 years in leadership or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla Structures) and engineering principles related to steel structure design.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, manage multiple projects, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with industry standards, building codes, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design team, ensuring effective collaboration and coordination between engineers, architects, and stakeholders.
• Oversee the design process of steel structures, ensuring all projects meet technical standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement design strategies, workflows, and processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Liaise with clients and consultants to gather project requirements and ensure design solutions meet expectations.
• Coordinate with project managers and other departments to ensure seamless integration of design with project planning, execution, and delivery.
• Review and approve design documents, drawings, and specifications, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and feasibility.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices in steel structure design and construction.
• Manage and mentor design staff, fostering continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development.
• Contribute to proposals, presentations, and bids, showcasing design capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla Structures

Job description

Design Manager with experience in Steel Structures

Management Full Time Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design team, ensuring effectivecollaboration and coordination between engineers, architects, and otherstakeholders.
• Oversee the design process of steel structures, ensuring allprojects meet technical standards, client specifications, and regulatoryrequirements.
• Develop and implement design strategies, workflows, andprocesses to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Liaise with clients and consultants to gather projectrequirements, provide expert advice, and ensure that design solutions meet orexceed expectations.
• Coordinate with project managers and other departments toensure seamless integration of design with project planning, execution, anddelivery.
• Review and approve design documents, drawings, andspecifications, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and feasibility.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and bestpractices in steel structure design and construction.
• Manage and mentor design staff, fostering a culture ofcontinuous improvement, innovation, and professional development.
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals, presentations,and bids, showcasing the company’s design capabilities and solutions.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation forthe design department to ensure projects are completed within time and budgetconstraints.
• Manage risks and troubleshoot design-related issuesthroughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering,Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the design of steelstructures, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit,Tekla Structures) and engineering principles related to steel structure design.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project managementskills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, manage multipleprojects simultaneously, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with industry standards, building codes, andsafety regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, contractors,and cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to excellence andhigh-quality work.
• Proactive, with the ability to anticipate challenges anddevelop effective solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Notes

This role offersthe opportunity to work on exciting projects, leading a team of talenteddesigners and engineers. If you are passionate about steel structure design andlooking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would like to hear from you.

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