Principal Design Manager

Mott MacDonald • abu dhabi, abu dhabi emirate, United-Arab-Emirates • Posted May 29, 2026

Location abu dhabi, abu dhabi emirate
Job Type Full-time
Category Marketing & Media
Posted May 29, 2026

The Principal Design Manager is accountable for the end‑to‑end delivery of complex high‑rise, mixed‑use and luxury developments, integrating design management, innovation, quality, compliance and stakeholder leadership. The role provides single‑point accountability across the project lifecycle, ensuring design excellence, risk management and client satisfaction, in line with Mott MacDonald’s governance and best practice.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the end‑to‑end design process from requirements definition through to delivery, establishing and controlling scope, basis of design, competencies, compliance with client briefs, quality assurance, risk management, and governance.
  • Act as Design Manager and/or Project Principal in accordance with Mott MacDonald management systems, policies, and QA/QC procedures.
  • Lead, coordinate, and integrate multidisciplinary design teams, overseeing design reviews, technical assurance, and independe...

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