Design Manager - Buildings, Infrastructure, & Marine

BESIX Middle East & Africa

Dubai

On-site

AED 350,000 - 620,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

BESIX Middle East is seeking an experienced Design Manager in Dubai to lead multidisciplinary design activities across building, infrastructure and marine projects.

You will coordinate design reviews, manage external consultants, support tendering and ensure compliance with international codes and local regulations while delivering cost-effective solutions in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
Minimum 10 years in engineering design and construction (design office and site).
Minimum 5 years in a Design Manager/Engineering Manager leadership role.
Experience with marine projects (ports, jetties, marinas) is required.
Strong knowledge of building, infrastructure and marine design.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across projects.
Review and validate design submissions, drawings, specs and reports.
Manage external design consultants and subcontractors to meet budgets and schedules.
Support tendering with design strategies and risk assessments.
Ensure compliance with codes, standards and local regulations.
Conduct site visits to ensure conformance with approved designs.

Skills

Design management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Building infrastructure knowledge

Marine projects

Cost control

Tender support

Education

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering certification

Design Management certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of approximately 4,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 10,000 worldwide.

Job Description

Why This Role Matters

BESIX Middle East is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the Engineering Department in Dubai. The successful candidate will support tendering and project delivery activities by managing multidisciplinary design processes, coordinating with consultants and stakeholders, and ensuring the development of safe, cost-effective, and technically compliant engineering solutions across building, infrastructure, and marine projects.

What You'll Drive

Design & Engineering Management

Support the Head of Engineering in the review, development, and evaluation of tender and project designs.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage external design consultants and specialist subcontractors, ensuring deliverables meet project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
Review and validate design submissions, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
Ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and local authority regulations.
Identify design risks and opportunities and propose mitigation measures and value engineering solutions.

Tender Support

Provide technical support to the Tender Department during bid preparation.
Review FEED documentation and provide feedback on design strategies.
Support quantity take-offs, design planning, consultant scopes, technical clarifications, and risk assessments.
Participate in the development of innovative and cost-effective technical solutions that enhance BESIX's competitiveness.

Project Delivery Support

Provide timely technical support to project teams during construction.
Coordinate design reviews, technical workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
Resolve technical issues arising during execution and ensure alignment with design intent.
Conduct site visits and provide engineering support to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
Liaise with project managers, technical managers, clients, consultants, and authorities throughout the project lifecycle.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with BESIX QA/QC procedures and HSE requirements.
Verify compliance with international design codes and standards including ACI, Eurocodes, British Standards, AASHTO, ASTM, and relevant local regulations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and the development of engineering best practices within the department.

Qualifications

You're a Great Fit If You Have

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineering certification is an advantage.
Additional qualifications in Project Management or Design Management are beneficial.
Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering design and construction, covering both design office and site environments.
Minimum 5 years in a Design Manager, Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role.
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design projects across buildings and infrastructure sectors.
Experience in marine projects including ports, jetties, quay walls, marinas, waterfront developments, or coastal infrastructure is required.
Previous experience with major contractors, engineering consultancies, or design-build organizations is preferred.
Experience supporting tenders, design verification, consultant management, and value engineering initiatives.
Strong knowledge of building, infrastructure, and marine engineering design.
Sound understanding of design management principles and project delivery processes.
Experience reviewing and coordinating structural, civil, architectural, MEP, and marine engineering disciplines.
Strong understanding of design verification, constructability reviews, and risk management.
Proficient in international engineering codes, standards, and local authority requirements.
Ability to develop practical, buildable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.