Associate Director - Civil Infrastructure Design

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 440,690 - 587,587; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced design manager to lead civil infrastructure works on large scale development projects in the Middle East. The role includes managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with local regulations. A minimum of 15 years experience in infrastructure design and a degree in an engineering discipline are required. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Infrastructure Design / Design Management.
• Experience in large scale projects ideally in KSA.
• Chartered status or professionally recognized.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams and stakeholders.
• Manage design deliverables for roads, utilities, and structures.
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations and international standards.
• Support permitting approvals and coordination with local authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in an Engineering discipline

Job description

This role will be responsible for leading and managing the design of civil infrastructure works across medium to large scale development projects in the Middle East. This includes managing multidisciplinary design teams coordinating with stakeholders and authorities and ensuring timely delivery of design packages. The role encompasses overseeing the infrastructure design across all project stages, from master planning to IFC stage.

1. Coordinate with master planners, architects, engineers, and other consultants to ensure integrated infrastructure solutions. Lead and drive the coordination among the stakeholders.
2. Review, monitor, and manage the design deliverables of internal teams and/or subconsultants for roads, utilities (water, wastewater, power, ICT), structures, marine and public realm infrastructure.
3. Good understanding of engineering disciplines involved in infrastructure design covering utility networks, pump stations, process plants, roads, bridges, and other structures.
4. Ensure compliance with local authority regulations (e.g., MOMRAH, NWC, SEC, SWCC, Royal Commissions, etc.) and applicable international standards.
5. Manage design schedules, deliverables, risk, and interface coordination with multiple stakeholders including the client and contractors.
6. Participate in design reviews and value engineering workshops. Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior staff and discipline engineers.
7. Interface with project controls and commercial teams to ensure design progress aligns with program and budget.
8. Support permitting approvals and coordination with local authorities. Ensure design is aligned with sustainability, resilience, and digital infrastructure goals (where applicable).
9. Ability to liaise with client representatives and discuss engineering solutions in detail as required.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in an Engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).
2. Minimum 15 years of experience in Infrastructure Design / Design Management.
3. Experience in large scale projects ideally in KSA.
4. Chartered status or professionally recognized.
5. Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills.

Additional Information

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Contract

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