Aviation & Infrastructure Design Director

Artelia Middle-East; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Artelia Middle-East is seeking a Design Director in Dubai to lead multidisciplinary design activities for major airport and infrastructure projects. You will manage design delivery, ensure quality and compliance, coordinate stakeholders and design teams from concept through construction.

You will drive planning, resource management, and regular reporting to project leadership, while liaising with clients, authorities and contractors to deliver world‑class design solutions for aviation and

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in design management, architecture or engineering on major infrastructure or airport projects.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and managing deliverables across disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of design development, project delivery processes, design coordination and quality management.
• Experience working with clients, consultants, contractors and regulatory authorities.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design management and coordination across multidisciplinary activities.
• Lead and coordinate architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Support design planning, resources, and mobilization of teams.
• Interface with clients, authorities, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure design deliverables meet client requirements and standards.
• Provide design reviews, guidance on buildability and accuracy.
• Support construction phase with clarifications and submissions.
• Track progress, identify risks, report milestones to leadership.

Skills

Fluent English

Team leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Artelia Middle-East is seeking a Design Director in Dubai to lead multidisciplinary design activities for major airport and infrastructure projects. You will manage design delivery, ensure quality and compliance, coordinate stakeholders and design teams from concept through construction.

You will drive planning, resource management, and regular reporting to project leadership, while liaising with clients, authorities and contractors to deliver world‑class design solutions for aviation and