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About the Role
Zutari is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead leisure, entertainment, and buildings projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing the design process from concept to construction documentation, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring quality and compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design process from concept through detailed design to construction documentation
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (architectural, structural, MEP) to ensure integrated, buildable solutions
- Oversee and review design deliverables, drawings, and specifications for quality, accuracy, and compliance
- Manage design schedules, budgets, and risks, and report progress to senior leadership and clients
- Facilitate design workshops, resolve technical challenges, and support value engineering initiatives
- Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors to secure timely approvals and maintain stakeholder relationships
- Promote best practices in sustainable and innovative design aligned with Zutari’s values
Requirements
- Must currently reside in Abu Dhabi
- Minimum 7 years total experience, including at least 5 years in design and 2 years in a Design Manager role
- Educational background in Structural or Architectural Engineering (preferred)
- Proven experience on leisure, entertainment, or large building projects
- Familiarity with working for major consultancies or with leading developers within Abu Dhabi
- Strong leadership, communication, and project coordination skills
- Proficiency in BIM platforms is an advantage
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- Seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the Abu Dhabi team, leading delivery of leisure, entertainment, and buildings projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design process from concept through detailed design to construction documentation.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (architectural, structural, MEP) to ensure fully integrated, buildable solutions.
- Oversee and review design deliverables, drawings, and specifications for quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
- Manage design schedules, budgets, and risks, and report progress to senior leadership and clients.
- Facilitate design workshops, resolve technical challenges, and support value engineering initiatives.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors to secure timely approvals and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
- Promote best practices in sustainable and innovative design aligned with Zutari’s values and project aspirations.
Requirements
- Must currently reside in Abu Dhabi (applications from outside Abu Dhabi cannot be considered).
- Minimum 7 years total experience, including at least 5 years in design and 2 years in a Design Manager role.
- Educational background in Structural or Architectural Engineering (preferred).
- Proven experience on leisure, entertainment, or large building projects.
- Familiarity with working for major consultancies or with leading developers within Abu Dhabi.
- Strong leadership, communication, and project coordination skills.
- Proficiency in BIM platforms is an advantage.
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