Design Manager - Residential and Mix-Used Development
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About the Role
Big Fish Consult seeks a Design Manager to lead design management for large-scale real estate developments in the UAE. The role requires 10-12 years of experience, a degree in architecture or related field, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the design management and delivery of large scale real estate developments
- Oversee projects from concept through construction
- Manage consultant teams
- Coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders
- Ensure design excellence, quality, cost, and programme compliance throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements
- 10–12 years' experience in real estate design and development
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Urban Planning, or related discipline
- Proven UAE/GCC experience delivering large scale mixed use, residential, hospitality, or master planned developments
- Strong design management, consultant coordination, and stakeholder engagement experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office
- Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills
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Job Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design management and delivery of large scale real estate developments in the UAE.
- In this role, you will oversee projects from concept through construction, managing consultant teams, coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders, and ensuring design excellence, quality, cost, and programme compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Requirements
- 10–12 years' experience in real estate design and development
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Urban Planning, or a related discipline
- Proven UAE/GCC experience delivering large scale mixed use, residential, hospitality, or master planned developments
- Strong design management, consultant coordination, and stakeholder engagement experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office
- Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills
Additional Information
- This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading developer and contribute to the delivery of high profile projects that shape the region's built environment.
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