Design & Engineering Services Manager

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.QualificationsBachelor'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