Sr. Manager - Architecture & Urban Planning

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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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?