Design Manager - SAU; f​/m

DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is a part of the DB Group, a world leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment, and help shape the world of the future.

We have 180 years of rail experience, and our infrastructure pro-jects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobility.

We are seeking a Design Manager as part of DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, Riyadh Branch. The job opening is located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and offers exciting challenges and potential for career growth.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and coordinating all design review activities (architectural, structural, MEP, infrastructure) and providing technical oversight during the construction supervision phase.
• Ensures that designs are compliant, coordinated, buildable, cost-effective, and aligned with project objectives, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Manage design consultants and ensure timely submission of deliverables.
• Review and validate design reports, drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Ensure proper coordination between all disciplines to avoid clashes and conflicts.
• Monitor compliance with project scope, standards, and authority regulations.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements, local codes, and international standards.
• Review value engineering proposals and technical alternatives.
• Verify constructability, maintainability, and operational efficiency of designs.
• Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate design interfaces between stakeholders, utilities, authorities, and contractors.
• Manage responses to RFIs (Requests for Information) related to design.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical queries during construction.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
• Support resolution of site design discrepancies and field changes.
• Assess and recommend approval of variation orders related to design modifications.
• Ensure the successful implementation of an effective reporting system aligned to the best practices of DB E&C.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of experience in design management & construction supervision in infrastructure projects, including at least 10 years of experience in railway projects. Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Professional registration or chartership preferred.
• Have working experience in KSA or another GCC country.
• Solid understanding and track record in program management, design review and construction supervision railways project.
• Track record in resource planning, quality and safety management, customer, and stakeholder management, etc.
• Demonstrated initiative, drive, leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and quest for optimization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a cooperative team environment, with stakeholders from very different fields.
• Excellent communication skills – fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Arabic language communication skills will be an advantage.
• User skills in MS Office applications, proficiency in design software tools as such AUTOCAD, BIM… etc.
• Driving license required to drive to site or to technical meetings with the client representative.