Job Description

: Senior Manager - Architecture & Urban Planning

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Manager, Architecture & Urban Design to join our development team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in guiding the architectural design direction and master planning delivery of a diversified large-sized mixed-use community master plan. Acting on the client side, this position involves managing external consultants, ensuring high-quality design standards, optimizing building efficiency, and securing all necessary building codes, planning and authority approvals. This is a cross-disciplinary role with a strong foundation in architecture, and significant exposure to urban design and master planning processes.

Key Responsibilities

Design Oversight

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Coordination

Lead the design management process for the building, master plan and associated plots design from concept to detailed stages. Provide architectural and urban design directions to external master planning and architectural consultants. Review design submissions, architectural drawings, and urban layouts for compliance with project vision and standards.
Master Plan and Design Management

Coordinate with planning authorities and consultants to drive approvals of the master plan and subsequent building plot development including building permits. Ensure that master plan aligns with development strategy, phasing, land use mix, and statutory guidelines.
Building Efficiency

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Development Goals

Review and validate building efficiency, test fits, and gross-to-net area ratios to ensure alignment with project requirements. Provide input on plot-level massing, access, setbacks, and program optimization based on market and operational needs.
Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with internal stakeholders including development, sales, legal, and infrastructure teams to ensure project alignment. Interface with government authorities, utility providers, and regulatory bodies to facilitate approvals.
Quality

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Compliance

Ensure all design work adheres to relevant codes, regulations, and authority requirements. Maintain quality standards across design outputs and oversee timely delivery of consultant work.
Qualifications

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Skills

A professional degree in Architecture is required Minimum of 10 years' experience, with proven experience managing large-scale or mid-sized master plans from a design standpoint point and coordinating with multidisciplinary consultants. Strong understanding of design management, master plan approvals, and authority coordination in the UAE or GCC. Strong technical knowledge of architectural detailing, building typologies, and urban regulations. Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. Proficiency in design review tools (AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, etc.); familiarity with GIS, Revit, or BIM a plus.
Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

What is your current monthly salary (AED)? How long is your notice period or how soon can you join? * Are you currently living in UAE?