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Design Manager - Master planning
RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd
Dubai, UAE
Contract
Manager
Onsite
1 weeks ago
Master PlanningUrban DesignProject ManagementTeam LeadershipClient EngagementRegulatory Compliance
Free
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About the Role
Lead multidisciplinary teams in large-scale master planning and urban design projects, ensuring design excellence, client engagement, and compliance with regulations.
Key Skills for This Role
Master PlanningUrban DesignProject ManagementTeam LeadershipClient EngagementRegulatory Compliance
Responsibilities
- Manage design teams throughout vision/pre concept master planning stages, as well as CMP/DMP/FMP stages of the project
- Ensure design solutions are innovative, commercially viable, and aligned with project objectives
- Maintain high standards of design quality and technical precision across all project deliverables
- Develop and manage project programmes, deliverables, and resource allocations
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including master planning, architecture, landscape, infrastructure, transport, environmental, and engineering consultants
- Monitor project performance, schedules, and budgets
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Act as a primary point of contact for clients on design related and contract related matters
- Lead workshops, presentations, and design review sessions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, government entities, and key stakeholders
- Present master planning recommendations with confidence and clarity
- Ensure compliance with local planning regulations, development controls, and authority requirements
Requirements
- Strong design background and strategic thinking
- Proven leadership skills to guide multidisciplinary teams through all stages of project development
- Experience in large scale master planning, urban design, and mixed use development projects
- Knowledge of local planning regulations, development controls, and authority requirements
- Ability to manage project programmes, deliverables, and resource allocations
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Role Overview
- The Design Manager will lead and coordinate the delivery of large scale master planning, urban design, and mixed use development projects across the UAE and international markets.
- The role requires a strong design background, strategic thinking, and proven leadership skills to guide multidisciplinary teams through all stages of project development.
- The Design Manager will be responsible for ensuring design excellence, technical quality, project efficiency, and successful client engagement while aligning projects with commercial objectives and regulatory requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage design teams throughout vision/pre concept master planning stages, as well as CMP/DMP/FMP stages of the project.
- Ensure design solutions are innovative, commercially viable, and aligned with project objectives.
- Maintain high standards of design quality and technical precision across all project deliverables.
- Develop and manage project programmes, deliverables, and resource allocations.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including master planning, architecture, landscape, infrastructure, transport, environmental, and engineering consultants.
- Monitor project performance, schedules, and budgets.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Act as a primary point of contact for clients on design related and contract related matters.
- Lead workshops, presentations, and design review sessions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, government entities, and key stakeholders.
- Present master planning recommendations with confidence and clarity.
- Ensure compliance with local planning regulations, development controls, and authority requirements.
Additional Responsibilities
- Review and approve project deliverables prior to submission.
- Guide project teams in addressing technical and planning challenges.
- Support the preparation of development briefs, design guidelines, and planning reports.
- Support proposal preparation, fee estimates, and project pursuits.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and client acquisition efforts.
- Identify opportunities for project growth and repeat business.
- Participate in strategic planning for the Master planning Department.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across disciplines.
- Support recruitment, performance reviews, and professional development initiatives.
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