Design Manager - Buildings, Infrastructure, & Marine

Besix; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

BESIX Middle East is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the Engineering Department in Dubai. The role focuses on leading multidisciplinary design activities for buildings, infrastructure, and marine projects, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and compliant engineering solutions.

You will support tendering, review designs, and coordinate with consultants and stakeholders to drive project delivery and value engineering while maintaining QA/QC and safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineering certification is an advantage.
• Additional qualifications in Project Management or Design Management are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across the project lifecycle.
• Review and validate design submissions, calculations, drawings & reports.
• Manage external design consultants and ensure deliverables meet budgets & schedules.
• Provide technical support to Tender Department and bid strategies.
• Coordinate design reviews, workshops, and stakeholder meetings on site.

Skills

Leadership

Design Management

Stakeholder Mgmt

Coordination

Tender Support

Education

Master's in Civil Engineering

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.

You're a Great Fit If You Have

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering.

Professional Engineering certification is an advantage.

Additional qualifications in Project Management or Design Management are beneficial.

Experience

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.

Technical Competencies

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.

Behavioural Competencies

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.

Why You'll Enjoy Working with Us

Competitive Benefits

• Positive Workplace Culture
• Opportunity to work with a leading international construction group
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects in the Middle East
• Collaborative, diverse, and professional work environment
• Career growth and development opportunities