Design Manager - Civil Infrastructure Job Abu Dhabi area,UAE/Dubai,Engineering

Company Description

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Job Description

This role will be responsible for managing the design of civil infrastructure works across medium to large scale development projects in Middle East. This includes managing multidisciplinary design teams, coordinating with stakeholders and authorities, and ensuring timely delivery of design packages.

Responsibilities

Manage the infrastructure design across all project stages (from master planning to IFC stage).

Coordinate with master planners, architects, engineers, and other consultants to ensure integrated infrastructure solutions. Lead and drive the coordination amongst the stakeholders.

Review, monitor, and manage the design deliverables of internal teams and/or subconsultants for roads, utilities (water, wastewater, power, ICT), structures, marine and public realm infrastructure.

Good understanding of engineering disciplines involved in infrastructure design covering utility networks, pump stations, process plants, roads, bridges and other structures.

Ensure compliance with local authority regulations (e.g., MOMRAH, NWC, SEC, SWCC, Royal Commissions etc.) and applicable international standards.

Manage design schedules, deliverables, risk, and interface coordination with multiple stakeholders, including the client and contractors.

Participate in design reviews and value engineering workshops. Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior staff and discipline engineers.

Interface with project controls and commercial teams to ensure design progress aligns with program and budget.

Support permitting, approvals, and coordination with local authorities. Ensure design is aligned with sustainability, resilience, and digital infrastructure goals (where applicable).

Ability to liaise with client representatives and discuss engineering solutions in detail as required.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 10 years’ experience in Infrastructure Design.
Experience in large scale projects ideally in KSA.
Chartered Status / Professionally recognized.
Strong leadership, communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical etc.).

Additional Information About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑ and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

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