Senior Design Manager

We’re looking for a Senior Design Manager to lead the early design and master planning stages of upcoming developments in Abu Dhabi. You’ll oversee concept design, feasibility, and master plan approvals, turning ideas into well-defined, buildable visions.

You’ll collaborate closely with consultants, internal teams, and authorities to ensure every project meets time, quality, and budget goals while reflecting ZAAD’s design vision.

• Lead design and master planning from concept through approvals (RIBA Stages 0–1).
• Manage consultants, tenders, budgets, and timelines across multiple project types.
• Coordinate closely with Development, Commercialization, Marketing, and Delivery teams.
• Prepare and present project briefs, reports, and design presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Oversee submissions and approvals with planning and government authorities.
• Maintain strong relationships with partn...