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Design Manager

Fletcher Piccolo Associates (fpa) 🇦🇪 Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Onsite Full-time Manager

Manage the full design process from pre-bid and tender stages through to detailed design and construction delivery. Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate consultants to ensure designs are technically sound and commercially viable.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full design process from pre-bid and tender stages through to detailed design and construction delivery. Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate consultants to ensure designs are technically sound and commercially viable.

Requirements

  • Requires a degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering with at least 13 years of professional experience, including 5 years in a managerial role. Essential experience includes high-rise projects and a strong knowledge of UAE construction regulations.

Key Skills

Design process management Pre‑bid and tender documentation Detailed design development Construction delivery coordination Team leadership Multidisciplinary coordination Consultant liaison UAE construction regulations High‑rise project experience AutoCAD Revit Project scheduling Cost estimation Quality assurance Stakeholder communication Problem solving Time management Presentation skills Contract administration Risk management

About Fletcher Piccolo Associates (fpa)

Fletcher Piccolo Associates is a specialist recruitment partner helping Built Environment companies hire skilled professionals who deliver results. Founded by Aaron Fletcher and Tony Piccolo, we bring over 24 years of combined industry experience and strong regional insight, recruiting across construction, real estate, design and data centres. FPA specialises in recruitment, executive search, and salary benchmarking, delivering tailored solutions that align top talent with business needs.

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