Design & Engineering Services Manager (Retail Property)

Michael Page; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate developer in the GCC is seeking a Design & Engineering Services Manager to oversee architectural and engineering functions for major retail and mixed-use projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in managerial roles in real estate development or construction, strong technical and leadership skills, and solid knowledge in design coordination. The role offers competitive tax-free salary, full relocation package, and comprehensive benefits, including a generous annual bonus and family health coverage.

Benefits

Highly competitive tax-free salary

Full relocation package

Annual return flight home

Access to interest-free loans

Family benefits and full health insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in managerial roles within real estate development or construction.
• Strong experience across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure design.
• Solid understanding of MEP systems and construction-phase coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural and engineering design process from concept to delivery.
• Manage all technical support services throughout the project lifecycle.
• Approve design documents ensuring accuracy and quality.

Skills

Architectural design coordination

Engineering design coordination

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Overview

The Design & Engineering Services Manager oversees all architectural, engineering, and technical design functions from concept to final delivery across major retail & mixed use development projects. The role requires strong leadership, technical depth, and commercial acumen to coordinate consultants, contractors, authorities, and internal stakeholders through every project phase.

Client Details

A leading real estate developer in the GCC, known for delivering large‑scale mixed‑use, entertainment, retail, and hospitality projects. They operate with strong technical capability, hands‑on project involvement, and a collaborative culture, offering long‑term stability and extensive employee benefits.

Description

As Design & Engineering Services Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading the full architectural and engineering design process from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with companys standards and project objectives.
• Develop and maintain design & engineering policies, processes, and tools aligned with organisational strategy.
• Oversee all technical support services across the full project lifecycle, including feasibility, financing, procurement, construction, and project management.
• Approve schematic designs, design‑development documents, and detailed technical drawings to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Direct project master planning, including infrastructure analysis, site planning, landscaping, specifications, and cost estimation.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and external engineering partners to ensure methodologies, timelines, and deliverables meet project requirements.
• Drive value engineering throughout every project phase to optimise cost efficiency while maintaining quality.
• Secure all regulatory permits, licenses and approvals required from authorities for project progression.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or coming from an architectural background with 10+ years in managerial roles within real estate development or construction (ideally retail or commercial).
• Strong experience across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure design coordination.
• Proven capability in contracts, commercial reviews, agreements, pricing, procurement, and POs.
• Background in mixed‑use, entertainment, malls, or hospitality projects.
• Solid understanding of MEP systems, design reviews, shop drawings and construction‑phase coordination.
• Ability to manage QS teams, design assistants, document controllers, and junior staff.
• Excellent stakeholder management, including consultants, contractors, authorities and tenants.
• Candidates coming from Eastern Europe, specifically Ukraine are paticularly welcome.

Job Offer

• Highly competitive tax free salary.
• Full relocation package including flights, visas (eKarma), and comprehensive medical insurance.
• Annual return flight home, 30 calendar days of vacation, and 30 days of sick leave.
• Access to interest‑free car loans, housing loans, and financial support loans.
• Family benefits including visas and full health insurance for dependents.
• Annual bonus of 1-3 salaries based on project milestones and perfromance, plus yearly raises up to 15%.
• Opportunity to lead landmark developments and work directly with senior leadership on strategic, high‑impact projects.

Skills – Design & Engineering Services Manager (Retail Property)