Project Manager - Design

Job description / Role

The Project Manager is responsible for leading multidisciplinary design teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.

This role also involves overseeing all aspects of project management, including risk management, quality assurance, resource allocation, and commercial performance, while fostering innovation and collaboration within the team.

Client Details

This company is a prominent engineering and architectural consultancy firm operating with a strong presence in the Middle East. It is a subsidiary of a well-established International engineering firm that offers a wide range of services, including project management, structural engineering, and architectural design, and is involved in significant projects across the region. Their team is composed of diverse professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions.


Description

The key responsibilities of the Project Manager include:

* Leading and managing design teams, ensuring efficient collaboration and communication, and delivering projects on time, within scope, and budget.
* Overseeing client relationships, managing risks, handling resource allocation, maintaining project documentation, ensuring quality assurance, and optimising commercial performance.
* Responsible for managing sub-consultants and promoting a culture of innovation, accountability, and data-driven decision-making within the team.


Job Offer

Excellent opportunity to lead high-impact, multidisciplinary design projects within a dynamic and innovative environment. The position provides a platform for significant professional growth, with responsibilities that include managing client relationships, optimising project performance, and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Additionally, the candidate will have the chance to work on high-profile projects, driving innovation in design and project management, while contributing to the overall success and reputation of the firm.

The successful candidate for the Project Manager role will have 10-15 years of relevant experience in project management, particularly in design management within architecture or engineering.

They will possess strong leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.

The candidate should have a solid understanding of project management principles, including risk management, scope management, and commercial performance, along with excellent communication skills. They must also demonstrate adaptability, innovation, and a commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.