Design Directors

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. We hold 50+ years of experience and have a worldwide workforce of over 20,500 people. As industry leaders we hold ourselves responsible for today's biggest challenges; fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere. Joining our group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

10 Design shapes spaces at every scale, from individual buildings to entire cityscapes. Our work spans master planning, mixed-use developments, retail, hospitality, residential, research and science facilities, as well as civic and cultural projects. We take pride in creating designs that inspire, engage and respond thoughtfully to the unique character of the communities we serve. 10 Design is part of the 10N Collective of urbanism, architecture and related design experts, headquartered in London and working from 20 studios across five continents. There is strong collaboration between the practices within 10N, providing unique opportunities for our staff. As part of our team, you will contribute to a broad range of UK and international projects, from large-scale masterplans to individual buildings, within a creative and collaborative studio.

Experience working in a design-led practice on UK or international projects is required and work on projects in the Middle East is essential for the role. Experience of Technical Design and Construction work stages will also be an advantage for the role.

Role Summary

A senior leadership role responsible for setting and safeguarding the design vision of the practice regionally and across the Middle East, representing the studio at the highest level, and delivering world-class design across multiple sectors.

Purpose

The Director is responsible for always achieving excellence in design while representing 10 Design and its design philosophy to the highest quality standard. They are required to act as a primary point of contact to clients and external consultants for all design related issues. The role also involves driving the creative direction of the architecture teams, sponsoring a collaborative and iterative review-based design culture, overseeing coordination with other consultants to ensure an appropriate, high quality architectural product is delivered on time and within defined budgets.

Role requirements

• Creative Leadership
  • Define and lead the creative vision for key projects, pursuits, and competitions.
  • Act as a design leader, ensuring consistency and excellence across the regional portfolio.
  • Shape architectural language, innovation, sustainability, and client focused design strategies.
  • Represent the practice publicly through client presentations, design reviews, and industry forums.
• Project Oversight
  • Provide strategic oversight across major projects and key client accounts.
  • Lead design governance, review processes, and critical decision-making points.
  • Guide teams through complex stakeholder environments typical of large-scale International and Middle East developments.
  • Support business development through design leadership in bids and interviews.
• Team Mentorship
  • Inspire, mentor, and develop senior design leaders and future directors.
  • Build and sustain a high-performance, design-led collaborative studio culture.
  • Support succession planning and long-term capability building within the practice.
• Quality & Delivery
  • Ensure design excellence is maintained from concept through delivery across all project stages.
  • Oversee design risk management, authority engagement, and design integrity during construction.
  • Set benchmarks for quality, innovation, and best practice across the region.

Qualifications

Essential experience

• Significant experience as a Design Director within an international consultancy.
• Middle East experience essential, with a strong regional network.
• Proven portfolio across multiple building types, including large-scale and complex developments.
• Experience in Hospitality and Master planning projects.
• Recognised design leadership with built work and/or award-winning projects.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone's contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.