Director - Design Project Management (Mixed Use - Urban Core) (REQ738)

The Design Project Management Director will lead the planning, management, coordination, and delivery of design across a portfolio of mixed-use precinct developments within the Urban Core business. The role will oversee the end-to-end design management process for public realm, public spaces, retail, food & beverage, commercial office, and destination-led mixed-use assets.Working on the client side, the successful candidate will act as the key interface between development, asset management, project delivery, design consultants, authorities, operators, and stakeholders to ensure the design vision is successfully translated into high-quality, commercially viable, and operationally effective built environments.This role requires a strategic leader capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, driving design excellence, maintaining programme commitments, and ensuring seamless integration across architectural, landscape, infrastructure, public realm, placemaking, and commercial development disciplines.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign LeadershipProject & Programme ManagementMixed-Use Development IntegrationStakeholder ManagementCommercial & Development SupportQuality & ComplianceTeam LeadershipRequirementsBachelor's Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape ArchitectureMaster's Degree preferredProfessional accreditation preferred (RIBA, AIA, AICP, ASLA, PMP, MRICS, CEng or equivalent)Experience15+ years of relevant experience in design management & project managementMinimum 7 years in a leadership role managing large-scale mixed-use developmentsProven client-side experience on complex mixed-use, urban regeneration, masterplan, or destination development projectsStrong experience overseeing public realm and placemaking-focused developmentsDemonstrated success managing international multidisciplinary consultant teamsExperience delivering projects throughout the full development lifecycle from concept design through construction and handoverMiddle East experience strongly preferredExperience within large-scale masterplanned communities, giga-projects, mixed-use districts, or city-scale developments highly desirable