Senior Design Manager

We are looking for a Senior Design Manager for a leading International Architecture and Engineering Consultancy. Location Dubai, UAE Salary 50,000 AED/month Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture. Minimum 15 years of architectural experience, with 20+ years highly desirable. Registered Architect or equivalent professional accreditation preferred. Proven experience delivering construction-phase architectural services on major commercial, headquarters or mixed-use developments. Extensive experience protecting and maintaining architectural design intent during construction. Strong background reviewing shop drawings, architectural details, materials, finishes and technical submissions. Demonstrated experience working closely with contractors, supervision consultants and Project Management Consultants (PMCs). UAE project experience is essential. Experience obtaining and coordinating Dubai Municipality and other local authority approvals. International or Western project experience is preferred. Experience working on sustainable developments with LEED accreditation or similar green building certification is highly desirable. Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, architectural detailing and design coordination. Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills. Confident leading meetings and representing the architectural design team independently. Commercially aware with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Calm, diplomatic and capable of influencing project teams while maintaining positive working relationships. UAE-based candidates are preferred, although candidates willing to relocate will also be considered. Immediate availability or notice period of one month or less is highly desirable.