Business Development & Operations Manager – Interior Design & Fit‑Out

About the role

We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development & Operations Manager to help establish and grow our interior design and fit‑out business in Dubai. This hands‑on leadership position works directly with the Managing Director and collaborates with the Design Lead and QS/Estimator to turn opportunities into profitable, well‑delivered projects.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and secure interior design and fit‑out opportunities across residential, commercial, retail and hospitality sectors.
• Manage the sales pipeline, client meetings, proposals, negotiations and follow‑up through contract award.
• Coordinate with the Design Lead and QS/Estimator to prepare clear scopes, competitive offers, realistic budgets and delivery programmes.
• Establish a reliable network of suppliers, subcontractors and specialist delivery partners.
• Oversee awarded projects, monitoring programme, budget, quality and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate variations, progress valuations and payment follow‑up with commercial and finance support.

Required profile

• Demonstrated UAE experience in interior design, fit‑out or design‑and‑build businesses.
• Proven record of winning projects and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Practical knowledge of fit‑out delivery, estimating, procurement, subcontracting and project coordination.
• Ability to understand drawings, BOQs, specifications and commercial proposals.
• Strong negotiation, communication and organisational skills.

Required skills

• Operational setup
• Subcontracting
• Tender coordination
• Specifications
• BOQs
• Project delivery oversight
• Commercial proposals
• Procurement
• Fit‑out delivery
• Project coordination
• Estimating