The Director of Design and Technical Services leads design, engineering, construction, and technical standards for Accor’s development and renovation projects across the region. Requirements typically include a degree in architecture, engineering, construction, or a related discipline, extensive experience in hotel development or technical services, and strong knowledge of building systems, project management, design review, budgets, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate should have senior leadership experience, excellent stakeholder and communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage consultants, owners, operators, and multiple projects across different markets. Experience with international hospitality brands and familiarity with sustainability standards would be advantageous.
Accor is a global hospitality group operating a broad portfolio of hotels, resorts, and lifestyle brands, including Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, ibis, Mövenpick, and many others. Founded in France, the company has a major international presence across luxury, premium, midscale, and economy accommodation, together with restaurants, residences, wellness, and related hospitality services. Accor supports hotel owners and operators through development, design, technical services, operations, marketing, technology, and commercial expertise. Its corporate offices coordinate regional and global programs, helping ensure that new developments and renovations meet brand, quality, safety, sustainability, and guest-experience standards. The Dubai-based role would likely support projects across the Middle East, Africa, and other international markets, working with internal teams, owners, consultants, and construction partners.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the largest concentration of hospitality, tourism, construction, engineering, and corporate jobs. The country has a multinational culture, modern infrastructure, strong dining and retail scenes, desert and coastal recreation, and a generally safe, convenient lifestyle. Dubai is fast-paced and cosmopolitan, while Abu Dhabi is often quieter and more family-oriented. Most expatriates work under an employer-sponsored residence visa, which commonly includes medical checks, Emirates ID processing, and sometimes housing, transport, flights, or schooling benefits. Employees should confirm contract terms, probation rules, insurance, annual leave, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Costs can be high, especially for rent and schooling, although salaries are generally tax-free for individuals. English is widely used in business, while respect for local customs and laws is essential.
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