Senior Project Manager: Lead Landmark Middle East Projects

White Space Recruitment Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Leading international architecture and design consultancy seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive delivery of high-profile regional projects in the Middle East. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage programmes and budgets, and coordinate client and stakeholder engagement from inception to completion.

The role requires a strong track record in large-scale projects within the Middle East, with a focus on design excellence and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project management within architectural/design sectors
• Experience working for a Lead Design Consultant (LDC)
• Delivery of large-scale Middle East projects (mixed-use, hospitality, commercial etc.)
• Full lifecycle project delivery from inception to completion
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management
• Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant teams
• Strong programme, budget and risk management capabilities
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, PM or related field
• Professional accreditation (PMP, RICS, CIOB or equivalent) advantageous
• Experience using relative software packages

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of large-scale architectural and multidisciplinary projects across all phases
• Act as primary contact for clients, consultants and key stakeholders
• Manage programmes, budgets, resources and commercial performance
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams for seamless execution
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining schedule and quality
• Oversee planning, reporting and governance throughout lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, local regulations and quality standards
• Mentor and support project teams to foster collaboration and high performance
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify future opportunities

Job description

Leading international architecture and design consultancy seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive delivery of high-profile regional projects in the Middle East. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage programmes and budgets, and coordinate client and stakeholder engagement from inception to completion.

The role requires a strong track record in large-scale projects within the Middle East, with a focus on design excellence and timely delivery.