Infrastructure Design Manager

Overview

Job Description

Infrastructure Design Manager

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the infrastructure design process, ensuring integration across civil, structural, geotechnical, and utility disciplines
• Oversee preparation and review of design deliverables across concept, preliminary, and tender stages
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including stations, rail systems, urban planning, and environmental specialists
• Ensure all design outputs meet project requirements, standards, and regulatory frameworks
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure integration with terminal operations, landside/airside interfaces, and passenger flow requirements
• Ensure infrastructure design supports seamless integration with airport systems, including access, interchange, and operational interfaces
• Monitor design progress and ensure alignment with programme, budget, and project milestones
• Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises to optimize project outcomes
• Ensure infrastructure design supports overall system integration, including alignment, stations, and operational interfaces
• Coordinate with stakeholders, authorities, and relevant entities to ensure approvals and alignment
• Identify and manage design risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Support preparation of technical documentation, reports, and tender deliverables
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the design team

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field from a recognized university
• Professional certification or membership of a relevant institute is an advantage
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in infrastructure design within the AECO industry
• Proven experience in rail or infrastructure projects, including express or high-performance rail systems
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex design interfaces
• Good understanding of civil infrastructure elements including alignment, structures, tunnels, viaducts, and utilities
• Experience in projects involving airport integration or intermodal transport hubs is preferred
• Understanding of airport operations, passenger flow, and interface with aviation stakeholders is an advantage
• Familiarity with international design standards and local regulatory requirements
• Experience in design development, coordination, and preparation of tender documentation
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in complex multi-stakeholder environments, preferably in the GCC

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop design professionals.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of addressing complex engineering challenges effectively.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset, ensuring high accuracy in design planning and execution.
• Proactive and adaptable approach, able to thrive in fast-paced and dynamic project environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the project team, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex documents.
• Capable of responding effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of support function problems.
• Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing relationships that comply with the client’s proactive, collaborative culture.
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