Manager(Design & Engineering)Walk-In 5th-6th Sept 26{Swiss hotel}

🏢 Al Ghurair Investment LLC
📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 1w ago🔄 Updated: 4d ago
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This role is for a Manager (Design & Engineering) to lead and manage all design and engineering activities from concept to project handover. The responsibilities include developing design strategies, managing multidisciplinary engineering teams (civil, structural, architectural, MEP, electrical, mechanical), reviewing project documents, ensuring designs are practical and cost-effective, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and 12-18 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a management or senior technical leadership role. Strong knowledge of UAE regulations, BIM, and stakeholder management is crucial. Interviews are scheduled for September 5th-6th, 2026 at Swissotel, Deira Dubai. Lead and manage the complete design and engineering activities from concept and detailed design through construction support and project handover.Develop design strategies, engineering plans, deliverable schedules, and technical execution plans in line with project requirements.Manage multidisciplinary engineering activities covering civil, structural, architectural, MEP, electrical, mechanical, and other relevant disciplines.Review project scope, contract documents, specifications, BOQs, drawin
Required Skills
Business, Sales & Management
HR ManagementRisk ManagementProject Planning
Finance, Legal & Governance
Budgeting
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
Team LeadershipProblem SolvingExecutionStakeholder ManagementAnalytical SkillsDecision MakingNegotiationCommunicationTime Management
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringConstruction MethodologiesTechnical DrawingsSpecificationsMEP CoordinationConstructabilityValue EngineeringBIM
Design, Content & Media
Architectural DesignProduction Design
Information Technology
Prompt Engineering
Other
Engineering Documents ReviewUAE Building RegulationsChief EngineerPrincipal EngineerDirector Of Engineering
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Chief EngineerPrincipal EngineerDirector Of Engineering
Design, Content & Media
Production Design
Requirements
  • Strong leadership and multidisciplinary design-management capabilities.

  • Extensive knowledge of engineering design principles, construction methodologies, and project execution.

  • Strong understanding of civil, structural, architectural, MEP, electrical, and mechanical interfaces.

  • Ability to review technical drawings, calculations, specifications, and engineering documents.

  • Strong knowledge of design coordination, constructability, value engineering, and technical risk management.

  • Proficiency in BIM/design coordination processes and relevant engineering software.

  • Strong understanding of UAE building regulations, authority requirements, and international engineering standards.

  • Excellent client, consultant, contractor, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation abilities.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong project planning, coordination, and time-management capabilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple design packages and engineering priorities simultaneously.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

  • 12–18 years of relevant design and engineering experience, preferably within large-scale engineering, construction, infrastructure, or EPC projects.

  • Minimum 5 years in a design/engineering management or senior technical leadership position.

  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex engineering deliverables.

  • Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, authorities, contractors, and specialist vendors.

  • Strong UAE/GCC experience is preferred.

  • Experience with Dubai and Abu Dhabi authority approvals and regulatory requirements will be an advantage.

  • Professional engineering registration/certification or project management qualification will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas

  • Timely completion and approval of design deliverables.

  • Design quality, technical compliance, and constructability.

  • Effective multidisciplinary coordination and clash resolution.

  • Timely closure of consultant/client/authority comments.

  • Design optimization and value engineering.

  • Effective management of engineering resources and budgets.

  • Technical support to construction and procurement teams.

  • Compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and UAE regulations.


Interview Details


Date: Sat - Sun, 5th - 6th September 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Venue: Swissotel, Al Murjan Hall 1 & 2, Umar Bin Al Khattab Road, Deira Dubai


Documents Required

  • CV

  • Passport Copy

  • Educational Certificate

  • Experience Certificates

  • Utility Approvals

Description
Lead and manage the complete design and engineering activities from concept and detailed design through construction support and project handover.Develop design strategies, engineering plans, deliverable schedules, and technical execution plans in line with project requirements.Manage multidisciplinary engineering activities covering civil, structural, architectural, MEP, electrical, mechanical, and other relevant disciplines.Review project scope, contract documents, specifications, BOQs, drawings, and employer requirements to establish design deliverables and technical requirements.Lead design development and ensure engineering solutions are practical, cost-effective, constructible, and aligned with project objectives.Coordinate with clients, consultants, authorities, contractors, subcontractors, and internal project teams on all design and engineering matters.Review and manage engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, technical reports, design submissions, and other project deliverables.Establish design review and approval processes and ensure timely submission and closure of technical comments.Ensure designs comply with applicable UAE regulations, authority requirements, international codes, project specifications, and contractual obligations.Coordinate technical interfaces between different engineering disciplines and identify and resolve design clashes and discrepancies.Work closely with BIM teams to ensure coordinated models, drawings, and engineering information are developed and maintained.Manage design changes, technical queries, RFIs, design revisions, and engineering variations throughout the project lifecycle.Review constructability of designs and provide technical support to construction teams during project execution.Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure engineering specifications and technical requirements are aligned with procurement packages.Provide technical inputs for material selection, equipment specifications, vendor drawings, and technical submittals.Review and evaluate consultant, contractor, and vendor design submissions and ensure compliance with project requirements.Manage technical risks and identify opportunities for value engineering, design optimization, and cost reduction.Ensure design deliverables are issued in accordance with approved project schedules and construction requirements.Monitor engineering progress and prepare regular design status reports, dashboards, and management updates.Manage and mentor design and engineering teams, assign responsibilities, and monitor individual and team performance.Coordinate technical workshops, design review meetings, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination sessions.Support project teams in resolving technical issues, site queries, non-conformities, and design-related construction challenges.Ensure proper document control, revision management, design records, and technical documentation throughout the project.Coordinate preparation and review of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance documentation, and final engineering deliverables.Drive continuous improvement, engineering best practices, standardization, and lessons learned across projects.
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