Design Manager for Logistical Property

Overview

Lead design concepts and strategies for industrial and logistics facilities in UAE.

• Create and lead design concepts and strategies for industrial and logistics facilities at UAE.
• Support the Building Acquisition and Development teams with technical input, feasibility studies, and test fits options.
• Provide multiple highly detailed design options for feasibility analysis and project evaluation.
• Prepare technical specifications and ensure designs meet project quality, performance, and operational needs.
• Be aware of and manage project cost implications in design decisions.
• Help form the general design and construction program in collaboration with project teams.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Establish and manage user requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Carry out design reviews at key project stages to ensure quality, functionality, and cost efficiency.
• Manage design consultants and coordinate with authorities to secure timely approvals.
• Oversee design for acquisitions, refurbishments, and tenant fit-outs, including technical due diligence.
• Support procurement with design briefs, scopes of work, and technical evaluations.
• Provide regular design progress reports to management and stakeholders.

• Degree in Architecture (preferred) or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Project management / sustainability certifications (preferred)
• Architecture consultant office experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ design and management experience with at least 3 full-cycle industrial/logistics projects delivered.
• Strong technical, conceptual design, planning, coordination, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Suite;
  Rhino/Grasshopper is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English;
  Arabic is an advantage.