Sr Interior Designer - Site Execution Abu Dhabi

The Senior Interior Designer – Site Execution will be responsible for managing and coordinating all interior design-related site activities, ensuring the project is delivered in line with drawings, specifications, timelines, and quality standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

The main duties of the Senior Interior Designer – Site Based include, but are not limited to the following:

• Report directly to the Resident Engineer and liaise with the Interior Design Consultant
• Oversee day-to-day site activities related to interior works and fit-out
• Review and respond to contractors submittals (shop drawings, method statements, and material submissions, material fixtures, etc.) and ensure that all submittals are as per design / specification and local authority.
• Work closely with contractors to ensure buildability and execution feasibility
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, workmanship, and compliance
• Resolve site issues, clashes, and coordination challenges across disciplines (MEP, structure, architecture)
• Track and manage snagging, de-snagging, and handover processes
• Support program management and progress tracking for interior works
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations and site safety standards
• Liaise with procurement teams on material delivery and installation sequencing
• Preparation and presentation of interior design and finishes to client and project team
• Attends client meetings and records discussion through minutes of the meeting
• Responsible for the interior design requirements and fulfilment of client’s needs
• Respond to RFIs pertaining to interior design. Assist design office in answering design related RFIs and correspond in coordination with the project lead.
• Conducts regular site inspections to ensure work progresses as per approved interior design.
• Evaluate and give recommendation on alternative proposal; for value engineering.
• Extensive knowledge base in finishes and FF&E and local market.
• Managing the approval of site mock ups with the client and PMC
• Attends technical and design coordination meetings, provides practical solutions to design issues and concerns.
• Ability to provide monthly reports.
• Detail oriented person and must have an eye for design
Familiar with the local and international building codes, regulations, and safety codes

Minimum Requirements

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Interior Design, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in interior design, with at least 5 years in a senior role delivering high-end hospitality projects in the UAE.
• Proven track record in delivering five-star hotel projects .
• Strong understanding of UAE local codes, regulations, and authority requirements.
• Expertise in detailing joinery, casework, millwork, and built-in elements.
• Familiarity with premium global brands in FF&E, plumbing fixtures, appliances, architectural hardware, and sanitary ware.
• Proficiency in design software: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple workstreams.
• Demonstrated experience with large-scale hospitality projects, including hotels and restaurants
• Experienced in hospitality and residential projects
• ID Fit out contractor experience is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in various design software such as CAD ,Revit are required and Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup are added advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English and able to communicate clearly and efficiently
• Strong command in executing the works as per the design have demonstrated skills in decision making
• Comfortable in fast paced environments and can work under pressure
• Good hand sketching ability to demonstrate ideas
• Team management and leadership
• Produce detailed design and construction drawing packages.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

• A proactive and hands-on person with a positive team attitude.
• Creative with a high degree of flexibility.
• Strong professional integrity and work ethic.
• Organised and efficient, with an ability to refine work practices and standards.
• Professional appearance and attitude with an outgoing personality.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a professional approach.

All site-based roles require daily in-person interaction and follow a six-day workweek model.

Please visit https://rsparchitects.keka.com/careers/jobdetails/4196 to apply.

We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. Thank you.