Design Technical Manager

BESIX; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Dubai is seeking a Design / Technical Manager to oversee design coordination and transition to construction. The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience in large-scale projects and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering. Responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring buildable designs, and liaising with stakeholders. This role offers a full-time position with no remote work options. Candidates with prior experience in the Middle East are preferred.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in Design & Build or Early Contractor Involvement environments.
• Familiarity with local authority regulations in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Lead design coordination across multiple disciplines.
• Translate design intent into buildable solutions.
• Manage submissions and approvals with local authorities.

Skills

Design Management

Technical Coordination

Construction Methodology

Multidisciplinary Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

What Youll Drive

The Design / Technical Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all designrelated activities from the early project stages through construction delivery. The role ensures that the design is fully coordinated buildable compliant with contractual and authority requirements and translated into highquality shop drawings material submittals and method statements.

The position acts as the single technical focal point between the Client Consultants Authorities and BESIX internal teams ensuring that design intent is maintained while being optimized for constructability safety cost and programme.

• Design Management & Coordination
  • Lead the overall design coordination process across all disciplines (Architectural Structural MEP and Specialist Systems).
  • Manage interfaces between designers specialist subcontractors and construction teams.
  • Chair and structure design coordination meetings with consultants client representatives and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely production review and approval of all design deliverables in line with the Design Management Plan.
  • Identify design risks early and drive resolution through technical workshops and alternative solutions.
• Transition from Design to Construction
  • Translate design intent into buildable solutions aligned with BESIX construction methodology.
  • Lead constructability reviews and valueengineering initiatives in collaboration with Construction Planning and Commercial teams.
  • Ensure that design outputs support the agreed construction sequence and site logistics.
• Shop Drawings & Technical Submittals
  • Establish and manage the Shop Drawing Material Submittal and Method Statement registers.
  • Lead the preparation review and coordination of:
    • Shop Drawings
    • Material Submittals and Technical Data Sheets
    • Method Statements and ITPs
  • Ensure consistency between the approved design shop drawings and onsite execution.
  • Coordinate inputs from specialist subcontractors and integrate them into the overall technical package.
• Stakeholder & Authority Management
  • Act as the primary technical interface with the Client Consultant and Authorities.
  • Manage technical approvals and authority submissions in coordination with permitting teams.
  • Build credibility and trust with clients through technical expertise and structured communication.
• Team Leadership & Governance
  • Lead and mentor project engineers and discipline leads.
  • Define and implement the Project Design Management Plan (DMP).
  • Set clear priorities deliverables and deadlines for the design team.
  • Ensure compliance with BESIX governance quality systems and reporting standards.

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Architecture or a related construction discipline.

1215 years of experience in largescale construction projects ideally within Design & Build or Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) environments.

Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams on complex high-profile projects (e.g. stadiums museums high-rise developments).

Strong background in:

• Coordinating Architectural Structural and MEP design deliverables
• Overseeing shop drawing production and approval workflows
• Managing material submittals technical data evaluations and approval processes

Prior experience in the Middle East with solid knowledge of local authority regulations permitting procedures and submission requirements.

Additional Information

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect excellence co-creation passion and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued secure and motivated to reach their full potential.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time