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Job Title: Senior Project Lead – Design Engineer (Hotel Interiors)
Experience: 15 to 18 years
Job Purpose
The Senior Project Lead will spearhead the technical design, engineering, and execution of luxury hotel interior projects. This role bridges the gap between creative design concepts and structural, manufacturable, and installable realities. You will lead a team of design engineers, coordinate with global architects, and ensure flawless project delivery on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Design & Engineering
Convert conceptual interior designs into highly detailed, IFC (Issued for Construction) production drawings.
Review architectural layouts, millwork, joinery, and fit-out shop drawings for structural integrity and compliance.
Standardize design engineering processes, material specifications, and construction methodologies for hospitality spaces.
Resolve complex technical, structural, and MEP integration challenges inherent in luxury hotel projects.
Project Leadership & Execution
Manage the end-to-end design engineering lifecycle from initial space planning to final site handover.
Develop comprehensive project schedules, design deliverables tracking,



and resource allocation plans.
Oversee value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs without compromising aesthetic quality or brand standards.
Conduct regular site inspections to audit installation quality, resolve site snags, and ensure design compliance. [
Team Management & Collaboration
Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of design engineers, 3D modelers, and draftsmen.
Collaborate closely with clients, operators, project management consultants (PMCs), MEP consultants, and main contractors.
Coordinate with procurement and factory production teams to ensure manufacturing alignments for custom furniture and fixtures (FF&E;).
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education & Experience
Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
15 to 18 years of experience in interior design engineering, with at least 8 years dedicated to 5-star hotel/hospitality projects.
Proven portfolio showcasing successful execution of large-scale, high-end public spaces, guest rooms, and F&B; outlets.
Technical Competencies
Expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or SketchUp.
Deep knowledge of joinery details, fit-out materials, ceiling systems, and custom FF&E; manufacturing.
Strong understanding of international building codes, fire safety regulations, and acoustic standards for hotels.
Soft Skills
Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities.
Sharp problem-solving skills with a high attention to technical detail.




Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder management.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

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