Design Project Manager – Mixed‑Use Urban Core

About the role

We're looking for a delivery-focused design project manager who can operate effectively across multiple disciplines and drive design development through to successful construction delivery. Support the successful design and project delivery of major Urban Core developments, ensuring design activities are effectively coordinated across consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders, while maintaining alignment with programme, quality, cost and overall project objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process from concept through detailed design and construction delivery.
• Support the development and implementation of project design strategies, programmes and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design consultants, contractors and key project stakeholders.
• Monitor design progress, identify risks and drive timely resolution of design and interface issues.
• Manage design reviews, technical coordination, approvals and design change processes.
• Ensure designs meet project requirements, quality standards, constructability and delivery objectives.
• Work closely with Development, Commercial, Construction, Planning and other project functions.
• Support procurement activities, consultant management and contractor design coordination.
• Provide clear reporting on design progress, risks, key decisions and required actions.

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• At least 7 + years of experience in design management and project management within major construction or development programmes.
• Experience delivering large‑scale mixed‑use, commercial, retail, hospitality or urban development projects.
• Strong understanding of the full design lifecycle through to construction and handover.
• Client‑side/developer experience preferred, with strong consultant and contractor coordination capabilities.
• Middle East and major complex development experience highly advantageous.