Design Manager Infrastructure

Role overview

Design management remit

• Lead coordination across architecture, structures, civil, MEP, and specialist disciplines.
• Manage design delivery against programme, quality, and client requirements, including design changes and technical queries.
• Review technical information for coordination, buildability, and compliance issues and resolve project interfaces.
• Oversee design reviews, BIM coordination, and model-based workflows.
• Support authority submissions and approvals; coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and statutory authorities.
• Work with project and commercial teams on programme, resources, fees, technical risk, and value engineering.
• Plan design resources and priorities and contribute technical input to proposals and new opportunities.

Required experience and qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in design management, engineering management, or technical project delivery.
• At least 5 years of experience working in the GCC.
• Strong understanding of UAE design approvals and authority processes.
• Experience on large, technically complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Good knowledge of BIM-led coordination and common document management systems, plus strong client-facing experience.
• Good understanding of programme, change control, technical risk, and the commercial impact of design decisions.
• Relevant degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a Construction-related field.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional chartership or membership with a recognized industry body is preferred.
• PMP would be useful.