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Design Manager- Buildings
Ghd
Lead design delivery for complex building projects, managing teams and client needs.
4d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Resources
Environment
Property and Buildings
Transportation
Hydrology and Hydrodynamics
Digital Technologies
Role
What you would be doing
design delivery
team management
resource allocation
client coordination
design support
strategic decisions
- Design Manager is responsible for managing the design delivery of complex projects within a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with both the Project Manager and Project Director. This role involves overseeing design functions across multiple market sectors or business groups, ensuring seamless collaboration with regional and global teams to achieve project objectives and meet client requirements.
- Additionally, Design Manager is responsible for managing and mentoring a high-performing design team. They work closely with leadership to monitor team performance, address resource requirements, manage absences, and ensure alignment with project delivery goals. The role requires a sense of ownership and responsibility, facing challenges proactively while balancing the needs of the team and the client to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Design Manager works closely with other regions and disciplines to secure additional project support as needed, optimizing resource utilization and providing expert knowledge to resolve design challenges across various project phases. They ensure all client requirements are well understood and incorporated into the design process to make informed, strategic decisions.
What you bring
collaboration
design delivery
mentoring
leadership
stakeholder management
architecture
- Ability to work across disciplines and geographies in a collaborative environment.
- Proven experience in managing design delivery for large-scale building projects.
- Experience in mentoring and developing design teams.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong technical background in architecture, engineering, or related disciplines.
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Overview
1928
Year Founded
The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.
5 Continents
Global Presence
The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.
- With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
- The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
- Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
- The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.
- Safety
- Teamwork
- Respect
- Integrity
2050
Net-zero target validated by SBTi
Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.
2025
Carbon neutral commitment
Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.
70%
Recycled materials in packaging
Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.
- Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
- Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
- Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact
Level 4–5
GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark
Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.
9 Employee Groups
Resource Groups Established
Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.
- Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
- I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
- Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
- Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)
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