Director Design & Engineering (m/f/d) at BeWunder

Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Architectural Planning, Engineering Management, Turnkey Project Management, Cost Planning, Budget Development, Tender Documentation, Interdisciplinary Coordination, Exhibition Design, Scenography, AVL Technology, Construction Integration, Stakeholder Management, Resource Planning, Procurement, Project Execution

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Your mission Reporting directly to the COO, you will lead and further develop a multidisciplinary team spanning Design & Engineering, Technology, and Architecture. You will oversee the delivery of both permanent and temporary projects across exhibitions, museums, and live events, ensuring seamless integration of creative, technical, and architectural disciplines. In this role, you will strengthen the professional, organizational and process-related foundation required to ensure that projects can be developed, budgeted, tendered and delivered with the right level of planning depth, quality and cost certainty across all project phases. You will be responsible for a unit that brings together expertise in architecture, exhibition design, scenography, exhibit development, audio, video and lighting technology, media technology, graphics and construction integration, translating these disciplines into one integrated planning approach. At the same time, you will ensure effective coordination with external interfaces such as building construction, MEP, structural engineering, architects, general planners, authorities and executing trades. We understand planning as the foundation for reliable cost planning, tender readiness and efficient project execution. This includes clear planning stages, robust deliverables, specifications, bills of quantities and tender documentation. A key part of the role is also contributing to cost and budget development across all project phases, from early budget assumptions during acquisition and concept development to more detailed cost planning for projects delivered as general contractor. Key Responsibilities Lead and further develop a multidisciplinary team across Design & Engineering, Technology, and Architecture, building a strong and cohesive interdisciplinary organisation Develop roles, competencies, resources, partner structures and working methods within the unit Establish standards, templates, methods and quality criteria across all project phases Define planning maturity levels, required deliverables and handover points for each phase Ensure coordinated collaboration between all relevant planning disciplines Create reliable foundations for cost planning, bills of quantities, tendering, procurement and execution Contribute to cost and budget estimates in early project phases and support their refinement with increasing planning depth Support realistic and marketable offer and budget strategies, especially for projects delivered as general contractor Ensure effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders across the full project lifecycle Strengthen the Design & Engineering unit as a support and enabling function for business units and project teams Your profile Proven leadership experience in a senior design, architectural planning or engineering role Experience in turnkey projects (interior fit-out/ AVL) across exhibitions, museums, events, and experience environments - ideally on the general contractor or construction firm side Ideally, you bring international experience in both Germany and the Middle East Native German speaker with fluent English skills Strong understanding of interdisciplinary planning and the ability to lead complex planning structures across all project phases Proven excellence in building, developing and leading teams, standards and scalable ways of working Strong understanding of cost planning, budget development, bills of quantities, tender documentation and execution readiness Excellent understanding of the interfaces between concept, planning, procurement, cost and delivery Strong understanding of construction-related interfaces including building construction, MEP, structural engineering, fire safety and built execution Ability to align disciplines, structure complexity and create clarity in demanding project environments Senior presence, sound judgment and a high level of ownership Strong communicator with the ability to organise and streamline planning processes and structures Why us? Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members – yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits! Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen. Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc. Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties. Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance. Annual Flight Allowance. Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions. Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads. The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe. Collaborative and motivated working environment. Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units. An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture. About us BeWunder is your turnkey partner specializing in Event Production and Spatial Experiences. We create inspiring and unforgettable experiences for our clients and their guests. Our renowned and highly-skilled team of industry experts in both live events and permanent construction is well-versed in bridging the gap between vision and reality. We design, deliver and service complex, challenging, and large-scale projects in the field of museums and exhibitions, EXPO and brand pavilions, visitor and experience centers, digital art spaces, live events - both corporate and sporting, as well as conferences and multimedia shows. Our passion lies in producing multisensory and immersive experiences, a perfect blend of new technologies and content, staged lighting and interactive elements. With our international track record in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are perfectly positioned to realize exceptional projects for our clients around the globe, from initial concept design through to final installation and beyond!

Responsibilities

Lead a multidisciplinary team across Design, Engineering, and Architecture to deliver permanent and temporary exhibition and event projects. Establish organizational standards, planning maturity levels, and robust cost planning foundations to ensure quality and cost certainty.