Manager - Design Real Estate Abu Dhabi Ports

span>Core Responsibilities:/span> /p>

span> u>Design Leadership & Project Delivery:/u> /span> /p>

• span>Lead architectural design delivery from concept through tender and construction stages across industrial, commercial, retail, office, and specialized developments./span> /p>

• span>Manage project timelines, design programs, and coordination processes./span> /p>

• span>Represent the Employer in all architectural and design-related matters./span> /p>

• span>Provide direction to consultants and design teams to ensure alignment with project vision and objectives./span> /p>

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• span>Manage design programs and ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved in line with project schedules./span> /p>

• span>Collaborate with investment, finance, and business development teams to create feasable planning, floor area programs, access and connectivity analysis, and infrastructure implications. /span> /p>

  span> u>Design Review & Design Control:/u> /span> /p>

• span>Review layouts, drawings, models, and specifications for compliance, accuracy, and constructability./span> /p>

• span>Identify technical risks, coordination conflicts, and design inefficiencies./span> /p>

• span>Ensure consultant submissions meet project briefs, authority regulations, and technical standards./span> /p>

• span>Ensure designs reflect operational efficiency for industrial assets, functionality for office and commercial environments, customer experience for retail assets, and security/privacy considerations for VIP facilities.Assess technical submissions for constructability, coordination, safety, and performance requirements./span> /p>

• span>Support development of technical standards, design guidelines, and development briefs for future projects./span> /p>

  span> u>Value Engineering & Design Optimization:/u> /span> /p>

• span>Lead value engineering exercises to improve cost, performance, and lifecycle efficiency./span> /p>

• span>Recommend design improvements to enhance usability, functionality, and sustainability./span> /p>

• span>Assess materials, systems, and construction approaches for optimization opportunities./span> /p>

• span>Support selection of technically and commercially viable design solutions./span> /p>

• span>Coordinate architects, engineers, BIM teams, contractors, and specialist consultants./span> /p>

• span>Lead design coordination meetings and technical workshops./span> /p>

• span>Resolve design issues raised during review, construction, or coordination stages./span> /p>

• span>Maintain effective communication between internal teams, consultants, and authorities./span> /p>

• span>Review specifications and technical documentation to ensure suitability for diverse project typologies, including industrial facilities, office environments, retail developments, and VIP buildings./span> /p>

• span>Ensure materials and systems meet durability, operational, safety, and design quality requirements./span> /p>

• span>Support the development of design guidelines and technical standards to ensure consistency across future developments./span> /p>

• span>Support feasibility studies, design briefs, and technical input for development decisions./span> /p>

• span>Provide technical input to feasibility studies, development planning, and investment decision-making./span> /p>

• span>Support the assessment of industrial land-use requirements, building typologies, and operational needs. /span> /p>

• span>Provide recommendations to senior management on design risks and opportunities./span> /p>