Design Manager LandscapeInfrastructure

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Design Manager - Landscape/Infra in Abu Dhabi. The role entails leading the design process for hospitality projects, ensuring client expectations are met. Requirements include 10-15 years of experience in design management, a relevant degree, and previous experience in the region. The job offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive medical coverage, and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus

Relocation assistance

Transportation and housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 10-15 years experience in design management on hospitality projects.
• Proven ability to manage design processes effectively.
• Previous experience in the region, preferably in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process through project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with landscape architects and horticultural consultants.
• Oversee design consultants activities throughout the project.

Skills

Design management

Client facing

Active leadership

Team collaboration

Knowledge of local authority standards

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture

Tools

BIM software

LEED certification knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Overview

As a Design Manager - Landscape/Infra you will be responsible for leading and managing the design process through the project lifecycle. Work closely with our clients design consultants and other stakeholders to ensure the projects objectives are met in line with our client requirements and expectations.

You will assist the Programme Director/Design Director or Senior Project Manager in ensuring that our scope of works is delivered to AtkinsRéalis and clients expectations.

Your role

• Ensure AtkinsRéalis processes forms and deliverables are followed and when required client processes and forms as applicable.
• Assists develop scope of services for all required Lead Design Consultant (LDC).
• Ensure landscape-specific deliverables such as planting plans hardscape layouts irrigation strategies and grading designs are coordinated and meet project standards.
• Coordinate with landscape architects and horticultural consultants to ensure design intent is maintained through construction.
• Review landscape design for constructability maintenance feasibility and alignment with regional environmental conditions.
• Have Knowledge of local authority standards and guidelines related to landscape design.
• Manage and assist the client with the procurement of Design Consultant.
• Develop and implement the Design Management Plan (DMP).
• Develop a design responsibility matrix to clarify roles and responsibilities of Client PMC Design Consultants and other Stakeholders.
• Assist and develop the Project Quality Plan.
• Manage the LDC: To submit a quality deliverable on time within budget and to Client expectations.
• Oversee and manage the Design Consultants activities through the Project cycle i.e. plans organizes and directs activities. Functions as the Management Lead for the Project Design (LDC) Technical review teams (PMC or Client) providing quality review implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinates with the other stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and action as sole point of contact between Client and Selected LDC Team.
• Manage the Design Process: Weekly Progress and Design Workshops Stage Gate submission presentation and approval process.
• Review of Consultant deliverables reports drawings etc to ensure compliance with Project Brief and Client requirements.
• Assist with Invitations to Stakeholders Agendas Minutes of Meetings Presentations required during the Project cycle.
• Coordinate with Document Controllers to keep projects information up to date in the PMC SharePoint.
• Assist in Change Management of the Project with the Cost and Commercial Teams implement required change control processes review and recommendation for Client confirmation.
• Assist and coordinate value management during the Design stages in support of the Client.
• Determine and manage risks that may affect the programme/project not limited to schedule budget client requirements quality constructability and compliance.
• Assist on monitoring and managing the Design schedule with Project Controls and LDC.
• Manage all LDC in accordance with the Project BIM requirements assisted by project BIM manager.
• Oversee the implementation of sustainability requirements in compliance with Project Brief and Client requirement assisted by our LEED support.
• Assist in Stakeholder Management: Develop the statutory approval workflow chart for all design stages and in alignment with Client and Statutory Authority approval requirements.
• Oversee preparation of all technical documentation required for construction tender packages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About you

• 10-15 years in design manager experience on hospitality projects.
• Bachelors or masters degree in architecture.
• Experience is LEED would be beneficial.
• Previous working experience in the region preferrable in Saudia Arabia.
• Able to work in a team environment and be client facing.
• Active leadership style.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program. li>Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

EEO statement

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Required Experience

Manager