
Turner & Townsend
Design Manager ā Master Planning
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
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Job expiry date: 22/06/2025
Job overview
Date posted
08/05/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
22/06/2025
Job description
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Design Manager ā Master Planning to lead and coordinate the development of comprehensive and innovative master planning and architectural solutions across major real estate projects in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and creative skills, a deep understanding of urban planning principles, and experience managing complex multi-disciplinary design projects from concept through to delivery.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop and support design concepts that align with organizational goals in master planning
- Assist in developing project briefs, scopes of work, and tender documents for design consultant selection
- Support Director/Associate Director in onboarding and managing design consultants through project lifecycle
- Coordinate across infrastructure, security, and other planning functions for integrated site solutions
- Provide day-to-day management and progress reporting on design team and subconsultants
- Ensure design submissions are technically reviewed, comply with codes, and are well-coordinated across disciplines
- Survey land/buildings and provide future development recommendations
- Prepare conceptual drawings, site plans, and high-quality graphic presentations
- Understand spatial, environmental, social, and economic factors impacting design solutions
- Lead and contribute to design team workshops, kick-off sessions, and cross-discipline collaboration
- Manage multiple projects from design concept through completion
- Produce detailed and illustrative master plans and layouts aligned with project vision
Experience & skills
- Bachelorās degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Architecture and Urban Design
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong creative design skills including freehand sketching
- Experience in all project phases from concept through completion
- Project management skills with the ability to deliver within timelines and scope
- Proven experience producing master plans and conceptual layouts
- Graphic presentation and report preparation expertise
- Strong attention to detail and precision in design documentation
- Desirable: Experience with Revit and Navisworks