Head of Workspace Design

5 months ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Plum Jobs Full time

Our client is a well-established international architecture and interior design firm specializing in corporate workspace design and build projects.

We are hiring a UAE experienced senior level head of design with a strong career in corporate offices and workspace design and build.

The role will be primarily responsible for building and managing a design team who excel in conceptualizing and designing state of the art corporate offices and workspace areas.

**Role Summary
- Build the firm’s interior design and architecture practice in Dubai - develop superior quality workplace strategies aligned with client objectives, industry best practices, and emerging trends in workplace design.
- Strategic planning and design management of clients’ workplaces - oversee the design and coordination functions from initial design, award through to project planning, delivery and completion review.
- Project scope - conduct workplace and space analysis, assist with technical aspects of tenders and support business development initiatives and provide guidance on the design proposals.
Client relationship management - primary contact for clients, understanding their business requirements and translating them into superior workplace design projects.
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**Mandatory Skills & Experience
- 10 - 15 years’ mid to senior level experience in sustainable and eco-friendly corporate offices and workspace interior design, design development and new build, project leadership and strategic workplace consultancy services.
- Strong track record of preparing and delivering strategic design briefs, high quality client presentations, conceptual and schematic designs excellence, space planning and construction documentation.
- A deep understanding of 360-degree design and build processes in the UAE - feasibility studies, procurement process, bid management through to project award, project design, construction and handover.
- Up to date knowledge of knowledge of UAE local and environmental and safety regulations related to workspace new build and refurbishments.
- Deep understanding of behaviourial aspects of workplace and organizational psychology, employee engagement surveys and workshops and employee experience change management.
- Experience of building, leading and coaching a design team.
UAE driving license is mandatory.
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**Education & Qualifications
- Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
- RIBA qualifications
NCIDQ is an advantage
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- Currently living in the United Arab Emirates - must be able to live and work in Dubai.
- Fluent in English.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead presentations to C-suite decision makers with excellent public speaking and presentation skills.



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