Senior Design Manager

Job Description

The Senior Design Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of large‑scale infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. The role oversees multidisciplinary design teams, manages technical interfaces, project risks, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder engagement, while providing strategic direction and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires extensive experience in roads, utilities, urban infrastructure, and construction management within PMC/consultancy environments, ensuring successful project delivery, quality, safety, and operational excellence.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to infrastructure delivery and marine works.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams.
• Manage contracts with external vendors and contractors.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost‑benefit analyses for infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Manage risk and resolve issues that arise during project delivery.
• Contribute to the development of strategic plans for the organization.
• Oversee the planning, design, procurement, construction, and delivery of large‑scale infrastructure projects related to marine works, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Manage a team of engineers, project managers, and construction workers, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure effective delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders such as clients, government agencies, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and maintain positive relationships.
• Negotiate contracts with clients, contractors, and other key project partners to ensure effective delivery within budget.
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact the project timeline, budget, or safety.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and projects delivered within budget.
• Prepare progress reports and other communication materials to convey project status to key stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for innovation and implementing best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum 20 years’ experience (minimum 5 years in GCC) in infrastructure design and construction management within large‑scale GCC infrastructure/community development projects.
• Strong experience in Roads, Utilities and Urban infrastructure.
• Proven background in PMC/consultancy and multidisciplinary coordination environments.