Senior Design Manager – Buildings Dubai

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

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex building projects. This role involves technical management, client engagement, and driving design excellence. Ideal candidates will have 12-15 years' experience and a strong background in architecture or engineering. The firm offers good career growth opportunities and a dynamic team environment. This position is on-site, fostering collaboration within a vibrant engineering community.

Benefits

Excellent career growth opportunities

Dynamic and inspiring culture

Qualifications

• 12-15 years experience delivering large complex multidisciplinary building projects in the Middle East.
• Proven track record in design management, team leadership and work-winning.
• Strong technical knowledge across building systems and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams for major building projects.
• Chair technical coordination meetings with clients and internal teams.
• Drive design excellence and innovation across all project stages.

Skills

Technical Excellence

Leadership & Team Management

Client Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Digital Proficiency

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering or related discipline

Masters degree or MBA

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Design Management & Delivery

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams for major building projects in the Middle East.
• Define, monitor and manage scope deliverables, timelines and authority requirements.
• Ensure design quality integration and compliance with Rambolls QA/QC protocols.
• Chair technical coordination meetings with clients, authorities and internal teams.
• Oversee BIM coordination and proactively resolve clashes.
• Maintain deliverables and compliance registers for audit readiness.
• Drive design excellence and innovation across all project stages.

2. Technical Leadership in Bidding (Technical Lead Role)

• Technical Quality & Scope: Define and validate technical scope deliverables and assumptions for bids.
• Pricing & Resource Planning: Develop fee models, man-hour plans and pricing assumptions.
• RFP Engagement: Review RFPs for risks/opportunities and shape Rambolls technical response.
• Client Interface: Lead technical discussions during pre-bid and clarification stages.
• Governance & Approvals: Provide technical sign-off on scope and pricing; ensure compliance.
• Collaboration with Bid Manager: Align technical content with bid strategy, compliance and delivery.
• Content Development: Contribute to technical narratives, win themes and value propositions.
• Decision Role: Answer what we are offering and how we deliver it in alignment with Rambolls capabilities.

3. Leadership & Coordination

• Guide discipline leads and subject matter experts to maintain technical consistency.
• Coordinate with governance functions (BI&C Legal Finance) for approvals.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering or related discipline; Masters degree or MBA is a plus.
• 12-15 years experience delivering large complex multidisciplinary building projects in the Middle East.
• Proven track record in design management, team leadership and work-winning.
• Strong technical knowledge across building systems and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Technical Excellence: Deep understanding of multidisciplinary building design and delivery processes.
• Leadership & Team Management: Ability to inspire, coordinate and manage diverse technical teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Skilled in shaping technical strategies for bids and project delivery.
• Client Engagement: Strong capability to manage client relationships and lead technical discussions.
• Commercial Awareness: Understanding of pricing, resource planning and risk management.
• Collaboration: Ability to work seamlessly with Bid Managers and governance teams.
• Problem Solving: Proactive approach to resolving design and coordination challenges.
• Digital Proficiency: Familiarity with BIM workflows and digital collaboration tools.

Additional Information :

Why Join Us

• Be part of a dynamic expanding team in the Middle East.
• Excellent career growth and development opportunities.
• A vibrant and inspiring culture built on innovation and flexibility.

You will join our Building Department

As our new Senior Design Manager Buildings you will be part of our global High-Rise and Complex Buildings department Rambolls dedicated team of high-rise experts which have designed over 200 tall building projects globally including some of the most technically challenging. You would be responsible for working with engineers for design work in the High-Rise department in the Dubai office and supporting the global department which also has offices in India, United Kingdom, Singapore and other locations.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time