Design Project Manger / Architect

Job Title: Design Project Manager – Technical Office (Engineering Consultancy)

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Important Note (Mandatory Requirement):

Candidate must be an Architect with real, hands-on experience in Dubai, having worked physically in Dubai on consultancy-based design projects.

Back-office, remote, or site/contractor experience will not be considered.

Only candidates with Dubai consultancy technical office experience (design coordination, authority submissions, multidisciplinary review) will be reviewed.

Job Summary:

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Design Project Manager (Architect) to join its Technical Office in Cairo. This role requires extensive experience managing Dubai-based projects from the design side — within consultancy firms, not contractors — with proven knowledge of UAE authority systems and project delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the technical design process for multidisciplinary projects.

Supervise preparation and coordination of all design drawings (architectural, structural, MEP).

Ensure full compliance with Dubai authority regulations (DM, DEWA, DDA, Trakhees, EHS, Civil Defense, etc.).

Handle NOC processes, submission follow-ups, and authority approvals.

Coordinate with BIM and CAD teams for quality control and timely delivery.

Report to senior management on project design status and milestones.

Manage technical documentation across all project stages.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.

20–25 years of experience in engineering consultancy, with a strong Dubai portfolio.

In-depth understanding of UAE design codes and local authority procedures.

Technical leadership in consultancy-based environments (not contracting).

Proficiency in: Revit, AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, Photoshop, MS Project, Excel, Word.

Fluent in English and Arabic.

PMP certification is a plus.

Immediate availability is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• UAE Driving License (Preferred)