Senior Manager Design/Delivery - Public Realm

Overview

Design & Delivery Leadership

• Lead planning, mobilisation, and delivery of Public Realm projects, ensuring integration with wider city and programme delivery strategies.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Engineering and Design Management Plans aligned with programme objectives.
• Manage the full lifecycle from design through construction to handover, ensuring quality, safety, and performance targets are met

Technical Oversight & Governance

• Lead governance and design review processes to ensure compliance with client requirements, standards, and specifications.
• Coordinate technical assurance activities in support of the FIDIC Engineer
• Ensure consistency in delivery of all Public Realm elements incl. but not limited to; hardscape, softscape, lighting, security, and wayfinding across multiple projects.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Coordinate with internal teams, delivery partners, and contractors to manage interfaces and achieve integrated delivery outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and programme partners.

Programme & Commercial Management

• Support procurement strategies and contractor onboarding to ensure alignment with delivery objectives
• Monitor programme performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures to maintain schedule, cost, and quality targets
• Contribute to innovative delivery approaches and continuous improvement across the Public Realm portfolio.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, including assignment of responsibilities and performance oversight.
• Drive a high-performance culture through coaching, development, and clear accountability.
• Support recruitment and team capability development as required.

Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure full compliance with corporate governance, contractual obligations, safety requirements, and ethical standards.
• Promote best practice in health, safety, sustainability, and quality across all project activities

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation) preferred
• Minimum 15 years' experience in large-scale multidisciplinary and Public Realm projects
• Proven experience delivering Public Realm projects across design and construction phases

**Skills & Competencies**- Technical & Professional

• Strong experience in Public Realm design, procurement, and delivery within complex programmes
• Knowledge of international standards and regional regulatory frameworks
• Strong consultant and contractor management capability

• Leadership & Delivery

• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary project teams
• Ability to operate effectively in complex stakeholder and matrix environments
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, including delivery of complex engineering solutions.
• Behavioural Competencies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution ability
• High level of organisation, prioritisation, and time management
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams

• Additional Experience (Desirable)