Design Manager - Hospitality

SNC Lavalin’s Faithful+Gould business is one of the world’s leading integrated project and programme management consultancies; with over 2,400 professionals operating worldwide.

Our aim is to protect and maximise our clients’ interests throughout the planning and delivery of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget. We pride ourselves on collaborating with client teams and developing long-term relationships.

Key services include - Project management, programme management, project controls, commercial management, cost management and expert scheduling and construction planning.

Our industry is going through a digital transformation and we have been investing in and pioneering digital methods to improve all aspects of our service. We have focussed our digital transformation around platform modernisation and product development and through standardisation and automation, we are achieving efficiencies that are directly passed on our clients who benefit from a consistent quality of service as well as the savings.

Responsibilities & Skills Required

• Architect background. Member of professional organisation eg. RIBA, AIA etc.
• Preferably with hospitality and interior design experience.
• Experience of managing large project teams with multiple stakeholders.
• Must have understanding of design management and the process of design.
• Experience with input and or preparation of scope of service, evaluation of tenders, RFP’s.
• Presentable communication skills.
• Sound technical understanding of both building design and construction methodology.
• Ability to identify engineering grey areas and provide a solution.
• Input to and assist with review and analysis of design proposals, ensuring compliance with Client’s objectives and requirements.
• Attend meetings with consultants, contribute to meetings, manage and record minutes for full coordination between all disciplines.
• Manage and coordinate dissemination of design information to all relevant parties in timely manner.
• Manage design deliverables according to project priorities and approved time schedule.
• Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience, with 3 years in the GCC.

We offer an excellent package which includes

• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• 22 calendar days annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants