Design & Engineering Services Manager

Job Description

411_3189756

A leading real estate developer in the GCC, known for delivering large‑scale mixed‑use, entertainment, retail, and hospitality projects. They operate with strong technical capability, hands‑on project involvement, and a collaborative culture, offering long‑term stability and extensive employee benefits.

As Design & Engineering Services Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the full architectural and engineering design process from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with companys standards and project objectives.
• Develop and maintain design & engineering policies, processes, and tools aligned with organisational strategy.
• Oversee all technical support services across the full project lifecycle , including feasibility, financing, procurement, construction, and project management.
• Approve schematic designs, design‑development documents, and detailed technical drawings to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Direct project master planning , including infrastructure analysis, site planning, landscaping, specifications, and cost estimation.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and external engineering partners to ensure methodologies, timelines, and deliverables meet project requirements.
• Drive value engineering throughout every project phase to optimise cost efficiency while maintaining quality.
• Secure all regulatory permits, licenses and approvals required from authorities for project progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or coming from an architectural background with 10+ years in managerial roles within real estate development or construction (ideally retail or commercial).
• Strong experience across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure design coordination.
• Proven capability in contracts, commercial reviews, agreements, pricing, procurement, and POs .
• Background in mixed‑use, entertainment, malls, or hospitality projects .
• Solid understanding of MEP systems, design reviews, shop drawings and construction‑phase coordination .
• Ability to manage QS teams, design assistants, document controllers, and junior staff.
• Excellent stakeholder management, including consultants, contractors, authorities and tenants.
• Candidates coming from Eastern Europe, specifically Ukraine are paticularly welcome.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

2026-03-27 08:36:10