Job Description

Job Summary:

The Design Team Lead will play a vital role in guiding and managing the design team across various architectural and engineering projects. Reporting to the Design and Projects Director, this role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the design team, ensuring design quality, workflow efficiency, and successful project delivery. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, creative problem solver, and experienced leader with a solid background in design and project coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the below:

• Hands-on experience in planning, design, and multidisciplinary coordination

• Lead, mentor, and support the design team to ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, and quality standards

• Oversee the development of architectural and engineering designs from concept through to detailed design stages.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineering, BIM, business development) and external consultants to ensure cohesive and integrated design solutions.

• Design, plan, review and approve design outputs to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with client requirements and relevant standards.

• Manage team schedules, resource allocation, and task assignments to maintain high productivity and morale.

• Support the Design Director in implementing design strategies, innovation, and design excellence initiatives.

• Participate in design review meetings, client presentations, and workshops as needed.

• Promote continuous development and knowledge sharing within the design team.

• Identify process improvements and implement best practices in design management.

Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field (Master’s degree is a plus).

• At least 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

• Strong portfolio of successfully delivered projects across various sectors.

• Proficient in design and visualization tools (Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong knowledge of international building codes, local regulations, and sustainable design practices.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

• Strong communication and presentation skills in English (Arabic is a plus).

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.

• Background in both conceptual design and technical detailing.

• Knowledge of BIM coordination is an advantage.

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