Tier-1 Buildings main contractor Dubai
Seeking a highly experienced
Head of Design Management / Technical Manager.
Sat in the Head Office handling a team , multiple projects and pre & post contract design activities
. High Rise , Stadia , Hotels & Data Center Technology Projects
are all on there TENDER List and live projects at execution stage.
Role is responsible for design strategy, technical excellence, value engineering, design coordination, and ensuring constructable, compliant, and cost-effective solutions from pre-contract through project delivery.
You will be managing: - BIM
- Sustainability
- Quality
- Temporary Works
- Design & Engineering Departments
Reporting into the Group General Manager you will lead and drive the business capability.
As a business they are very keen to embrace MMC and are constantly looking to drive efficiencies from Carbon Footprint, Innovation, Safety & Time to meet clients needs in a different way to help all stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy - Lead the design & engineering department across multiple large-scale projects. Current size of Team is 38 Staff.
- Develop & manage in house design strategies aligned with project & teams objectives
- Manage in-house engineering teams and external consultants.
- Drive innovation, digital design processes, and best-practice engineering standards.
Design Management - Oversee the full design lifecycle: concept, schematic, detailed design, and IFC stages.
- Ensure timely delivery of design packages in line with project schedules.
- Conduct constructability reviews and coordinate with construction teams.
- Lead technical reviews, value engineering, and design optimization.
Stakeholder Coordination - Act as the primary interface between consultants, clients, and authorities.
- Lead technical meetings and workshops with subcontractors and design partners.
- Ensure compliance with UAE building codes, local authority requirements, and international standards.
Quality, Risk, and Compliance - Ensure all design work meets quality, health & safety, and regulatory standards.
- Identify design risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
- Oversee approvals, permits, and NOCs for major projects.
Requirements (non negotiable) - Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, or related field
- 15–20+ years’ experience, including significant time with Tier-1 main contractors.
- At least 5 Years UAE local experience in a relevant senior decision making capacity
- Proven leadership of design/engineering on major Design + Build Projects for a Buildings MAIN CONTRACTOR
- Strong knowledge of UAE authority processes / HANDOVERS
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills.
- Ability to manage large multidisciplinary teams and fast-track projects.
- Must be able to start before the 1st of April 2026 LATEST
Package - Salary up to AED 75,000 per month, depending on experience.
- Annual flight allowance, medical insurance, performance bonus.
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