Design Manager

Job Description

WSP is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our Abu Dhabi team, supporting the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and masterplanning projects across Abu Dhabi and the wider Middle East region. This role will suit candidates with strong multidisciplinary coordination experience and a proven track record managing complex design packages for major urban, transport, and infrastructure developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams across infrastructure and masterplanning projects from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Coordinate design inputs across roads, utilities, drainage, structures, and public realm disciplines.
• Act as the primary design interface with clients, authorities, and key stakeholders in Abu Dhabi and across the Middle East.
• Manage design programmes, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure timely and high-quality project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi authority standards, codes, and approval processes (e.g., DMT, ADM, ITC, Estidama).
• Lead design risk management, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Support bid preparation, technical proposals, and client presentations.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of WSP’s design management capability in the region.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in infrastructure and masterplanning design delivery.
• Strong experience managing large-scale infrastructure masterplan projects in Abu Dhabi and across the Middle East.
• Demonstrated experience working with UAE authorities and navigating local approval processes.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, fast-paced consultancy environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
  
  
  

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