Design Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Design Manager to join our team in Abu Dhabi, supporting the delivery of a major infrastructure masterplan design project. This is a key leadership role within our transport and infrastructure division, requiring deep technical knowledge, strong stakeholder coordination skills, and a track record of successful delivery in the UAE - particularly within Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design management and coordination of multi-disciplinary infrastructure design teams across roads, highways, utilities, and public realm elements of the masterplan.
• Serve as the primary interface between the internal design team, external consultants, client representatives, and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of design deliverables in accordance with Abu Dhabi standards, regulations, and project timelines.
• Manage design risks, ensure quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and drive innovation and value engineering where applicable.
• Coordinate with planning, environmental, and architecture teams to ensure seamless integration across all masterplanning elements.
• Lead technical review workshops, design coordination meetings, and progress reporting for internal and client stakeholders.
• Support project managers and discipline leads in managing resources, schedules, and deliverables.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 15+ years of total professional experience in infrastructure design, with a focus on roads and highways.
• A minimum of 5 years of recent experience working on design projects within Abu Dhabi is essential.
• Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary design teams on large-scale infrastructure or masterplanning projects.
• Deep understanding of Abu Dhabi design standards, DMT/ADM guidelines, and authority approval processes.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with clients, contractors, and authorities.
• Experience with design tools and platforms (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BIM platforms) is a plus.
• PMP, Chartership (e.g., MICE, PE), or equivalent professional certifications are desirable.
  
  
  

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