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Senior Design Manager Full-time Job

Sep 8th, 2026 at 11:36   Accounting & Finance   Abu Dhabi   706 views   16 applicants Reference: 735
Job Details

Why Join PMK

PMKConsult is an award-winning project, commercial and design management consultancy with offices in the UAE, KSA and the UK, with a project footprint that exceeds 4.5 million sqm and a project portfolio value exceeding USD $8 billion.

We’re proud of our strong company culture. We actively build a positive and collaborative working environment by bringing in people who encourage and support their teammates, take full ownership, proactively solve problems and focus on results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary design consultancy team, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and alignment with project objectives and budget.
  • Develop and monitor design programmes, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, suppliers, and wider project teams to ensure effective collaboration.
  • Lead design meetings and maintain key design management documentation, reports, and trackers.
  • Manage design issues, risks, scope, change control, and design approvals.
  • Review multidisciplinary design deliverables to ensure coordination, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
  • Ensure effective document control and compliance with established design management processes, BIM, HSE, and relevant technical standards.
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of architecture, construction, design standards, materials, and building technologies.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Extensive design management experience, with at least 10 years’ experience in a Design Manager role.
  • Consultant- or client-side experience.
  • Strong project planning, project controls, and commercial acumen.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design management tools and software.
  • Strong organisational, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Valid driving licence and willingness to travel across the Emirates, as required.