Technical Design Manager - Fitout Contracting

NSR Associates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical insurance

Annual flight allowance

Landmark luxury interior projects

Long-term career growth

Dynamic, collaborative environment

Job summary

NSR Associates seeks a Technical Design Manager in Dubai to lead the design and technical development across high-end interior fit-out projects. You will coordinate architectural, MEP, joinery and subcontractor packages, ensuring fully coordinated designs, regulatory compliance and delivery to the highest standards.

You will work with clients, consultants, and internal teams, managing BIM coordination and design programmes while mentoring design coordinators and supporting procurement with

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8–12 years’ experience in construction or interior fit-out.
• Strong GCC experience delivering high-end interior fit-out projects.
• Experience with Tier 1 fit-out contractors preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design management process for high-end fit-out projects.
• Coordinate architectural, MEP, joinery, and specialist subcontractor design packages.
• Review and manage shop drawings, material submittals, and technical documentation.
• Ensure design compliance with local authority regulations, project specs and client requirements.
• Liaise with consultants, clients, and project teams to resolve technical issues.
• Manage design programmes and issuance of coordinated drawings.
• Oversee BIM coordination and clash detection where applicable.
• Support procurement and construction teams with technical solutions and value engineering.
• Monitor design quality and alignment with project execution requirements.
• Lead and mentor internal design coordinators and technical teams.

Skills

Technical design

Coordination

BIM coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Architecture/Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM platforms

Job description

Job description

Technical Design Manager – Tier 1 Fit-Out Contractor

Dubai, UAE

A leading Tier 1 Interior Fit-Out Contractor in Dubai is seeking an experienced Technical Design Manager to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on prestigious high-end fit-out and refurbishment projects across hospitality, commercial, retail, aviation, and luxury residential sectors throughout the UAE.

The Role The Technical Design Manager will lead and coordinate the design and technical development process across multiple fit-out projects from concept through to construction and final delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, consultants, architects, subcontractors, and internal project teams to ensure all technical design packages are fully coordinated, compliant, and delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design management process for high-end fit-out projects.
• Coordinate architectural, MEP, joinery, and specialist subcontractor design packages.
• Review and manage shop drawings, material submittals, and technical documentation.
• Ensure design compliance with local authority regulations, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Liaise with consultants, clients, and project delivery teams to resolve technical and design issues.
• Manage design programmes and ensure timely issuance of coordinated drawings.
• Oversee BIM coordination and clash detection processes where applicable.
• Support procurement and construction teams with technical solutions and value engineering.
• Monitor design quality and ensure alignment with project execution requirements.
• Lead and mentor internal design coordinators and technical teams.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years’ experience within the construction or interior fit-out industry.
• Strong experience delivering high-end interior fit-out projects within the GCC.
• Previous experience working with Tier 1 fit-out contractors preferred.
• Excellent technical knowledge of interior fit-out detailing, joinery, finishes, and MEP coordination.
• Strong understanding of UAE authority approvals and building regulations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM platforms, and technical coordination processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• UAE experience is highly desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Medical insurance and annual flight allowance.
• Opportunity to work on landmark luxury interior projects across the UAE.
• Long-term career growth within a leading fit-out specialist.
• Dynamic and collaborative working environment.

If you are a technically strong design professional with a passion for delivering world-class interior projects, we would like to hear from you.