Senior Design Manager - Infrastructure and Land Development

Job Description Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Design Manager to lead the design delivery of complex multidisciplinary infrastructure and land development projects across the Middle East region The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full design lifecycle from pre concept planning through detailed design and construction support The role requires strong technical leadership project management capability commercial awareness and the ability to coordinate large multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated infrastructure solutions The Senior Design Manager will act as the focal point between clients project managers discipline leads technical specialists contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely efficiently on schedule and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and innovation The role also requires active participation in business development strategic growth initiatives technical excellence programs and the continuous improvement of design delivery processes across the business

Your role Design Leadership

• Lead and oversee the design delivery of major infrastructure land development utilities and urban development projects
• Establish and implement project design management plans and delivery strategies
• Direct multidisciplinary design teams to ensure coordinated and integrated project solutions
• Drive technical excellence and consistency of design outputs across all project stages
• Ensure design solutions meet client requirements project objectives authority regulations and industry best practices
• Lead technical reviews and design assurance activities throughout project delivery
• Resolve complex design issues and facilitate timely technical decision-making
• Promote innovative and sustainable design approaches that enhance project value

Strategic Infrastructure Advisory

• Contribute to the development of city-wide and regional infrastructure strategies aligned with growth economic development sustainability and resilience objectives
• Advise clients on infrastructure prioritization frameworks and phasing strategies
• Develop strategic infrastructure plans covering transportation wet utilities dry utilities district energy digital infrastructure and integrated urban systems
• Provide strategic advice to government entities developers municipalities and infrastructure authorities
• Support clients in establishing governance structures operating models policies and performance management frameworks for infrastructure delivery

Project Delivery and Coordination

• Manage the design process from project inception through planning concept preliminary design detailed design tender support and construction stages
• Coordinate interfaces between infrastructure disciplines including transportation highways structures wet utilities dry utilities landscape environmental and digital engineering teams
• Develop and maintain integrated design schedules and resource plans
• Monitor design progress against project milestones and implement recovery measures where required
• Ensure project deliverables are produced on time within budget and to required quality standards
• Support project managers in managing project risks opportunities and stakeholder expectations
• Lead internal and external design coordination workshops

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary design interface for clients and key stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive engagement and technical leadership
• Provide strategic technical advice to clients during project planning and delivery
• Present design solutions and recommendations to senior client representatives and regulatory authorities
• Lead coordination with government agencies utility providers and approval authorities
• Ensure stakeholder requirements are effectively incorporated into project solutions

Design Governance and Quality

• Establish and maintain effective design governance procedures across projects
• Ensure compliance with company quality management systems and design assurance processes
• Lead independent technical reviews value engineering exercises and design verification activities
• Monitor compliance with relevant local regional and international standards
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and lessons-learned programs
• Support implementation of digital design and BIM best practices

Commercial and Risk Management

• Support preparation of design budgets work plans and resource forecasts
• Monitor design performance against commercial objectives and agreed budgets
• Identify and manage technical commercial and delivery risks
• Contribute to contract management and change control processes
• Support project managers in maintaining project profitability and effective resource utilization
• Participate in project performance reviews and reporting

Business Development

• Support the growth of the Infrastructure and Land Development business through technical excellence and client engagement
• Lead technical inputs for proposals bids and project pursuits
• Develop innovative solutions and methodologies that strengthen competitive positioning
• Participate in client presentations interviews and industry forums
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and cross-selling of services
• Promote the broader company service offering across the infrastructure lifecycle

Qualifications Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in infrastructure and land development design projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on large and complex developments.
• Demonstrated success in delivering major infrastructure and urban development projects.
• Strong understanding of design management processes and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Professional registration such as CEng, PE, or equivalent.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Infrastructure Planning, or Business Administration.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience across the Middle East region.
• Experience working on smart cities, major urban developments, and giga projects.

Success Measures

• Successful delivery of infrastructure and land development designs that meet project objectives.
• Achievement of project schedule, quality, safety, and commercial targets.
• High levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Effective management and development of multidisciplinary teams.
• Successful implementation of digital delivery and innovation initiatives.
• Reduction in design risks, rework, and programme delays.
• Contribution to regional business growth and technical excellence.

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