Design Manager Infrastructure

Sinopack Search; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinopack Search is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design coordination across architecture, structures, civil, MEP and specialist disciplines on major infrastructure, transport, buildings and mixed-use developments in the UAE.

The role requires 12+ years in design/engineering management, strong BIM coordination, client-facing skills and a solid understanding of UAE authority processes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in design management, engineering management or technical project delivery.
• At least 5 years experience working in the GCC.
• Strong understanding of UAE design approvals and authority processes.
• Experience on large, technically complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Good knowledge of BIM-led coordination and common document management systems.
• Strong client-facing experience.
• Good understanding of programme, change control, technical risk and the commercial impact of design decisions.
• A relevant Engineering, Architecture or Construction-related degree.
• Professional chartership or membership with a recognised industry body would be preferred, and PMP would be useful.

Responsibilities

• Taking the lead on design coordination across multiple technical disciplines
• Managing design delivery against programme, quality and client requirements
• Working directly with clients, consultants, contractors and statutory authorities
• Reviewing technical information and identifying coordination, buildability and compliance issues
• Managing design changes, technical queries and unresolved interfaces across the project team
• Overseeing design reviews, BIM coordination and model-based workflows
• Supporting authority submissions and helping drive approvals through the relevant stages
• Working with project management and commercial teams on programme, resource and fee considerations
• Managing technical risk and ensuring key issues are identified early
• Supporting value engineering and option studies where required
• Helping plan design resources and priorities across live projects
• Contributing technical input into proposals and new project opportunities

Skills

Design management

Engineering management

Technical project delivery

GCC experience

BIM-led coordination

Client-facing

Programme management

Change control

Risk management

Education

Engineering, Architecture or Construction-related degree

Tools

BIM software

Document management systems

Job description

I'm working with an international engineering and design consultancy that is growing its UAE operation and looking to add an experienced Design Manager.

The role is suited to someone who has spent time in a multidisciplinary consultancy environment and is comfortable sitting across technical delivery, client coordination and design management on complex projects.

Projects will span major infrastructure, transport, buildings and mixed-use developments, with the Design Manager working across architecture, structures, civil, MEP and specialist disciplines.

The remit will include:

• Taking the lead on design coordination across multiple technical disciplines
• Managing design delivery against programme, quality and client requirements
• Working directly with clients, consultants, contractors and statutory authorities
• Reviewing technical information and identifying coordination, buildability and compliance issues
• Managing design changes, technical queries and unresolved interfaces across the project team
• Overseeing design reviews, BIM coordination and model-based workflows
• Supporting authority submissions and helping drive approvals through the relevant stages
• Working with project management and commercial teams on programme, resource and fee considerations
• Managing technical risk and ensuring key issues are identified early
• Supporting value engineering and option studies where required
• Helping plan design resources and priorities across live projects
• Contributing technical input into proposals and new project opportunities

They are looking for:

• 12+ years experience in design management, engineering management or technical project delivery
• At least 5 years experience working in the GCC
• Strong understanding of UAE design approvals and authority processes
• Experience on large, technically complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Good knowledge of BIM-led coordination and common document management systems
• Strong client-facing experience
• Good understanding of programme, change control, technical risk and the commercial impact of design decisions
• A relevant Engineering, Architecture or Construction-related degree

Professional chartership or membership with a recognised industry body would be preferred, and PMP would be useful.

The role can be based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.