Design Manager

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Egis Group in Dubai is seeking a Design Manager for a full‑time onsite role. The position centers on acting as the main client interface, ensuring design work aligns with client goals and coordinating with consultants, contractors and authorities. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering and bring proven design management experience on major infrastructure or building projects, a solid grasp of multidisciplinary design processes, and strong written and verbal communication. Key duties include leading design coordination meetings, reviewing technical specifications, enforcing Safety in Design and timely design risk assessments, guiding material selection, and tracking authority approvals. To apply, tailor your CV to emphasize client-facing leadership, design governance and measurable delivery outcomes, include concrete project examples, and confirm willingness to work onsite in Dubai.

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

The Design Manager will report to the Project Director internally and the client representative at a project level. 

The Design Manager will act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met from a design management perspective.

We are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated individual who has excellent written and verbal communication skills and who wants to make a difference to the Design Management division.

Candidates with relevant educational experience are required for this role.

• Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the main client interface on design matters, ensuring alignment with client goals and expectations.
• Represent Egis professionally in all interactions with consultants, contractors, and government authorities.

• Design Coordination & Oversight

• Monitor preparation of technical specifications and provide comments as required.
• Chair Design and Design Coordination Meetings, prepare minutes, issue action registers, and ensure timely follow‑up by the design team.
• Oversee the design team’s adherence to Safety in Design principles, including timely preparation of Design Risk Assessments.

• Technical Reviews & Compliance

• Coordinate with designers and supervision consultants on mock-up requirements and quality standards.
• Support the client and designers in material selection, including participating in overseas visits if needed.
• Review and provide initial responses to contractor notices seeking clarification or additional information.
• Coordinate with design teams and supervision consultants to challenge and refine responses before preparing draft determinations for the employer.

• Performance & Quality Management

• Monitor the performance of the supervision consultant and design guardians to ensure quality and timely review of contractor submittals.
• Track, mitigate, and report on design risks, including status and progress of Authority Approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in design management on major infrastructure or building projects.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design processes and construction methodology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive coordination across teams.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently.