Retail Design Manager, Head of Tenancy Coordination

Charterhouse

Dubai, UAE

Ref: GP186-2482

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Charterhouse is working with a leading developer in Dubai looking to expand the Retail Design Division. Responsible for some of the most iconic retail, leisure and hospitality destinations in Dubai, our client has an extensive portfolio with numerous projects in the pipeline.

The main purpose of this position is to plan and manage the execution of building projects and the implementation of the tenancy coordination process from initiation through to completion making sure retail units open on time without disputes, litigation, or cost overruns. The role requires a highly organised individual with project management experience as you will be responsible for a number of areas including strategy, people management, tenancy coordination execution and handover, budgets and design.

You will have input on the strategy for and development of the Tenancy Coordination, and Design Department, preparing and managing budgets, monitoring financial performance against budget ensuring the business is aware of any cost overruns. You will also effectively manage and motivate staff, setting targets and objectives monitoring the performance of the team.

You will manage the design and delivery of the retail tenancies with other parts of the business, including Project Management and Construction, Development, Leasing and Mall Management, in order to incorporate all relevant factors into the development of the tenancies. You will monitor the status of all tenancy lease coordination, retailer design/cost and shop-fitter programmes to ensure progress is in line with expectations. In addition, you will manage the internal/external teams in relation to the tenancy design/fit-out works for all retail tenancies across the retail portfolio to ensure that the level of tenancy coordination is to the best standard.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have a minimum of a bachelors Degree in Architecture, ideally PMP however this is not mandatory. You should have 7 years experience within retail mall and project management experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. It is essential you are an effective communicator, have excellent management skills and are a problem solver who can negotiate and influence. The role will be split between office and site. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class developer and a well-established design team to further enhance your career.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.

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