Senior Design Manager

 

Description:

This is a fantastic chance to join a highly reputable international Architecture + Engineering Consultancy, who have been leading the way across the Middle East for over 60 years on an array of landmark projects.

 

In this role, you'll be managing and supervising the Project Design Team in conducting design reviews and technical assessments by providing design consultancy and technical advice.

 

High-profile mega-projects; Hospitality (hotels), Residential, Mixed-Use and High-Rise Towers.

 

Candidates from overseas will be provided with an excellent relocation package.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and provide a professional, comprehensive and sustainable design service for the customer and key

partners and suppliers at bid and delivery stages.

• Manage and ensure effective briefing of the Design Team.

• Management of any 3rd parties design teams to ensure that they meet all customer specifications and where

necessary.

• Checking the competence and resources of any incumbent design teams or 3rd parties.

• Provide advice and guidance on the “buildability” of the design proposals to the design.

• Liaise with all statutory bodies/authorities as required.

• Establish, maintain and manage effective project design resources and team profiles at bid & delivery stages.

• Provide BIM management during the bid stage ensuring the supply chain is fully aware of BIM requirements.

 

SKILLS:

• Proven experience at a senior level in delivering design services within a Work Winning environment and

successfully implementing design strategies as well as relevant project experience.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with

partners and delivery team members under time pressure

• Experience in leading a team and/or coaching team members

• Numeracy and bid/report writing skills.

• Commercial awareness.

• Have an understanding of different Client procurement routes.

• Experience with site/contract procedures would be an advantage.

• Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads.

• Understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures.