Manager – Design

About the role

Al Ghurair Development is seeking a Design Manager to lead urban design strategies for its development projects in Dubai. The role combines master‑plan design, placemaking and coordination of multidisciplinary consultants to deliver people‑centric environments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate urban design strategies, master‑plan and small‑to‑mid‑scale projects, integrating architecture, landscape, mobility and public realm.
• Oversee placemaking initiatives, develop narratives and activation strategies aligned with market positioning.
• Prepare and refine design briefs, RFPs and consultant scopes to meet project objectives.
• Evaluate, pre‑qualify and manage external architectural and specialist consultants, maintaining performance records.
• Ensure compliance with internal design processes, standards, governance frameworks and UAE regulatory requirements.
• Review consultant submissions, provide actionable feedback and support technical reviews of construction documents.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field.
• 7‑10 years of experience in architecture, urban design or design management, with proven management of external design teams.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in BIM and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Suite.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.