National design Manager

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

**Overview of the role**

Manage the design process through different project stages to ensure compliance of project designs with time, cost and quality requirements; and proper achievement of the project vision.

**What you will do**
- Manage the design process and qualify, appoint, and direct Project Manager (where applicable), Project Engineer, and different consultants through the Pre-Concept, Concept, Scheme, and Detailed Design stages including the complete design of every part and component of the project by the collaboration of all concerned parties;
- Interface with different stakeholders and consultants to obtain their requirements and ensure the timely communication of project information, materials, and relevant data to different parties.
- Advise on the general approach to the layout, design, and construction; and provide necessary documents to obtain required statutory approvals.
- Prepare/oversee the preparation of design briefs, studies of user requirements, technical aspects, site conditions, planning, design and building in use, etc as necessary; and give appraisals and recommendations.
- Manage the design process and qualify, appoint, and direct Project Manager (where applicable), Project Engineer, and different consultants through the Pre-Concept, Concept, Scheme, and Detailed Design stages including the complete design of every part and component of the project by the collaboration of all concerned parties.
- Ensure the quality of the designs, compliance with the budget, and timely completion of different design stages.
- Interface with different stakeholders and consultants to obtain their requirements and ensure the timely communication of project information, materials, and relevant data to different parties.
- Ensure the proper communication of project information and a clear understanding of project parameters by different stakeholders.
- Advise on the general approach to the layout, design, and construction; and provide necessary documents to obtain required statutory approvals.
- Ensure the timely provision of project documents and information necessary for statuary approvals.
- Prepare/oversee the preparation of design briefs, studies of user requirements, technical aspects, site conditions, planning, design and building in use, etc as necessary; and give appraisals and recommendations.
- Enable higher management levels to reach informed decisions.

**Required Skills to be Successful**
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Professional Knowledge

**About the Team**

The Design team is a group of 13 highly motivated, collaborative, and fun, design professionals across Egypt, looking to add a Manager to the department.

**What equips you for the role**
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture Engineering.
- 10 -12 years of experience in Design Management, preferably in a Real-Estate Developer or Project Management firm.
- Computer skills Autocad, Photoshop, excel, and PowerPoint is a must, and 3DMAX is preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills along with presentation techniques.
- Ability to effectively lead and inspire a team.

**About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate**
The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.
Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers througho