Senior Design Manager (Interior Design)

Mace Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction and consultancy is seeking a project manager to oversee design operations across high-value mixed-use developments in Dubai. This role demands strong leadership, client interaction, and a solid background in high-end hospitality and design management, alongside compliance with local health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong high-end hospitality experience in mixed-use schemes.
• Membership of RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of design teams and act as the main client contact.
• Implement design management systems and ensure compliance.
• Mentor project teams and foster knowledge sharing.

Skills

Construction expertise

Design management

Stakeholder management

Sustainability considerations

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The project:Mace is delivering PMC services across a significant portfolio of high-value mixed-use developments. The projects are at various stages of the development cycle and need to be managed through planning, design, procurement and delivery on what is a multi-year assignment.
You ll be responsible for:
• Manage day-to-day operations of design teams and act as the main client contact for design-related issues.
• Deliver design management to meet strategic outcomes and KPIs.
• Implement design management systems and ensure legal, statutory, and contractual compliance.
• Contribute to long-term strategy and sustainable business development.
• Mentor and develop project teams, fostering knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Leverage internal networks and resources to support innovation, business development, and work winning.
• Lead and maintain high standards of safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and compliance across design resources.
• Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations and promote well-being, diversity, and inclusion.
You ll need to have:
• A relevant degree qualification.
• Strong high-end hospitality experience in mixed-use schemes.
• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
• Strong high-end hospitality experience in mixed-use schemes.
• Membership of RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the construction sector.
• Deep construction and consultancy expertise.
• Knowledge of building safety legislation, building standards, construction contracts, professional appointments and health and safety legislation.
• Experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

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