Design Manager – Architecture, BIM & Development Coordination (Relocation to Mauritius)

Company Description

Blue Ridge Limited is a holding and investment firm established in 2020, focused on driving growth and success across various industries. Key sectors include reinforcement bars manufacturing, property development, construction, metal recycling, paints, engineering solutions, and healthcare advancements. By strategically investing in businesses with strong potential and competitive advantages, Blue Ridge fosters value creation through long-term partnerships. Offering warehousing, centralized finance operations, and industry expertise, Blue Ridge supports its portfolio companies in achieving their growth objectives and generating attractive returns for investors.

Design Manager – Architecture, BIM & Development Coordination

Location: Mauritius (Relocation Required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Blue Ridge Limited is seeking an exceptional Design Manager – Architecture, BIM & Development Coordination to join our growing real estate development team in Mauritius.

This is a senior, hands-on role for a highly capable architectural/design professional who can take ownership of design coordination across multiple developments from concept through execution.

We are not looking for a traditional draughtsperson or studio-only architect.

We are looking for someone who can bridge architecture, BIM, consultants, visualisation, procurement, site execution, and overall design management — someone who can help shape the design language of our developments while ensuring everything is coordinated, buildable and delivered to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Consultant Coordination

* Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, landscape, interior and specialist consultants

* Review drawings for completeness, coordination and buildability

* Manage drawing registers, revision logs and consultant trackers

* Follow up on consultant deliverables and technical deadlines

* Resolve design clashes across disciplines

BIM & Technical Design Management

* Lead and oversee BIM/Revit coordination workflows

* Review BIM models and drawing packages

* Ensure alignment between plans, elevations, sections and 3D models

* Identify technical inconsistencies and coordination gaps early

Visualisation & Design Language

* Coordinate with 3D visualisation teams and rendering specialists

* Review CGI output, marketing plans and presentations

* Help maintain a clear and consistent architectural language across projects

* Review façade direction, materials, detailing and design quality

Procurement & Materials Coordination

* Support selection and sourcing of finishes, materials and architectural components

* Coordinate with suppliers and project teams on specifications

* Assist with value engineering and design optimisation

* Review finishes from both design and practical execution perspectives

Site & Development Coordination

* Coordinate between consultants, project managers and site teams

* Review technical issues arising during construction

* Support design clarifications and site execution alignment

* Ensure the built product reflects approved design intent

Candidate Profile

Required:

* Degree in Architecture / Architectural Technology / Built Environment

* 5–10+ years of relevant experience

* Strong proficiency in:

* AutoCAD

* Revit / BIM

* SketchUp

* Strong understanding of architectural detailing and construction documentation

* Experience coordinating across multiple consultants and disciplines

* Experience working with 3D rendering / visualisation teams

* Strong design sensibility and eye for materials, proportion and detailing

* Excellent English communication skills

* Strong organisational and project coordination ability

* High attention to detail

* Willingness to relocate to Mauritius

Highly Preferred

* Experience in residential, mixed-use or hospitality developments

* Developer-side project experience

* Experience with premium or tropical architecture

* Knowledge of interior finishes and materials

* Exposure to procurement and specification management

* Site execution or construction-stage coordination experience

What We're Looking For

We value people who:

* take ownership

* are highly organised

* solve problems independently

* care deeply about design quality

* can manage multiple stakeholders

* understand both design and execution

* think like a developer, not only like a consultant

* can move confidently between concept, BIM, visualisation and construction

To Apply

Please send:

* CV / Resume

* Portfolio (PDF or link)

* Examples of projects personally coordinated or delivered

* Software proficiency summary

* Current salary

* Expected salary

* Notice period

* Confirmation of willingness to relocate to Mauritius

Applications without portfolio/work samples may not be considered.