Design Manager / Technical Project Manager

Stryker Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,000 - 404,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly experienced civil engineer to lead design delivery for roads and infrastructure projects. Candidates should have 12-18 years of experience in civil infrastructure and proven leadership capabilities in consultancy environments. Strong project management and client engagement skills are essential to excel in this role.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Cross-border exposure

Continuous learning environment

Qualifications

• 12-18 years of experience in roads and civil infrastructure design and management.
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale design projects in consultancy environments.
• Strong technical acumen with design software and authority processes.
• Client-facing and project management experience within the UAE/GCC is essential.
• PMP, Chartered Engineer, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery for roads, highways, and civil infrastructure projects from concept to IFC stage.
• Manage design teams and coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, authority standards, and quality requirements.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, providing strategic and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support proposal development, work-winning, and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Engagement

Technical Acumen

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About SJ Group:

Surbana Jurong's Roads & Highways team is delivering next-generation transport infrastructure across the Middle East - from major expressways and urban arterials to intelligent transport systems and sustainable mobility corridors.

As part of our Infrastructure + Energy business line, this team is central to designing smart, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure that supports regional transformation programs like UAE Vision 2031 and Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design delivery for roads, highways, and civil infrastructure projects from concept to IFC stage.
• Manage design teams and coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, authority standards, and quality requirements.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, providing strategic and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support proposal development, work-winning, and business growth initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12-18 years of experience in roads and civil infrastructure design and management.
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale design projects in consultancy environments.
• Strong technical acumen with design software and authority processes.
• Client-facing and project management experience within the UAE/GCC is essential.
• PMP, Chartered Engineer, or equivalent certification preferred.

Why Join Surbana Jurong Group:

At SJ, we combine global best practices with local delivery excellence. You'll collaborate with visionary engineers and project leaders who are reimagining infrastructure for a sustainable, connected world.

We offer a platform for career advancement, cross-border exposure, and continuous learning, backed by one of the world's leading urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancies.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!