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Our client is a well-established international architecture and interior design firm specializing in corporate workspace design and build projects.

We are hiring a UAE experienced senior level head of design with a strong career in corporate offices and workspace design and build.

The role will be primarily responsible for building and managing a design team who excel in conceptualizing and designing state of the art corporate offices and workspace areas.

Candidates must have strategic workplace consultancy, technical architecture design expertise together with P&L management, commercial acumen and leadership capabilities.

Role Summary

• Build the firm\xe2\x80\x99s interior design and architecture practice in Dubai - develop superior quality workplace strategies aligned with client objectives, industry best practices, and emerging trends in workplace design.

• Strategic planning and design management of clients\xe2\x80\x99 workplaces - oversee the design and coordination functions from initial design, award through to project planning, delivery and completion review.

• Project scope \xe2\x80\x93 conduct workplace and space analysis, assist with technical aspects of tenders and support business development initiatives and provide guidance on the design proposals.

• Client relationship management \xe2\x80\x93 primary contact for clients, understanding their business requirements and translating them into superior workplace design projects.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 10 \xe2\x80\x93 15 years\xe2\x80\x99 mid to senior level experience in sustainable and eco-friendly corporate offices and workspace interior design, design development and new build, project leadership and strategic workplace consultancy services.

• Strong track record of preparing and delivering strategic design briefs, high quality client presentations, conceptual and schematic designs excellence, space planning and construction documentation.

• A deep understanding of 360-degree design and build processes in the UAE \xe2\x80\x93 feasibility studies, procurement process, bid management through to project award, project design, construction and handover.

• Up to date knowledge of knowledge of UAE local and environmental and safety regulations related to workspace new build and refurbishments.

• Deep understanding of behaviourial aspects of workplace and organizational psychology, employee engagement surveys and workshops and employee experience change management.

• Experience of building, leading and coaching a design team.

• UAE driving license is mandatory.

Education & Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Architecture

• RIBA qualifications

• NCIDQ is an advantage

Candidate Profile

• Currently living in the United Arab Emirates \xe2\x80\x93 must be able to live and work in Dubai.

• Fluent in English.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead presentations to C-suite decision makers with excellent public speaking and presentation skills.

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