Design Manager; Expression of Interest

Job Description

WSP is seeking suitable candidates for upcoming projects in Oman, leading the delivery of complex infrastructure design and master planning projects across Oman. This role is ideal for candidates with strong multidisciplinary leadership experience managing large-scale urban, transport, and infrastructure developments from concept through detailed design and delivery.

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams across infrastructure and master planning projects from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Coordinate design inputs across roads, utilities, drainage, structures, and public realm disciplines.
• Act as the primary design interface with clients, authorities, and key stakeholders in Abu Dhabi and across the Middle East.
• Manage design programmes, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure timely and high-quality project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi authority standards, codes, and approval processes (e.g., DMT, ADM, ITC, Estidama).
• Lead design risk management, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Support bid preparation, technical proposals, and client presentations.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of WSP’s design management capability in the region.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in infrastructure and master planning design delivery.
• Strong experience managing large-scale infrastructure masterplan projects in Abu Dhabi and across the Middle East.
• Demonstrated experience working with UAE authorities and navigating local approval processes.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, fast-paced consultancy environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

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