Interface Manager - Major Infrastructure Programme - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,400 - 580,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contribute to landmark infrastructure projects

Competitive compensation

Collaborative professional environment

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking an Interface Manager in Dubai, UAE. You will oversee coordination across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that all technical, contractual, and organisational interfaces are effectively managed for complex infrastructure programmes.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience and a degree in Engineering, with strong analytical and communication skills. This role requires experience in managing complex stakeholder environments and facilitating resolution of cross-disciplinary challenges.

Join us in contributing to landmark projects in Dubai with competitive compensation aligned with the senior infrastructure sector standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience managing interfaces on major design or construction projects.
• Proven expertise coordinating complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience in technically complex and high-capacity infrastructure programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical, contractual, and organisational interfaces across the infrastructure programme.
• Coordinate between clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Identify interface risks and implement structured mitigation strategies.
• Ensure consistency of schedules, design deliverables, and technical outputs.
• Facilitate coordination meetings to resolve challenges.
• Monitor interface registers and maintain accurate tracking.
• Support resolution of technical conflicts.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Interface and stakeholder management

Infrastructure programme coordination

Risk identification and mitigation

Contractual and technical alignment

Schedule and deliverable integration

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Executive reporting and governance

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Master’s or Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Interface Manager at AECOM in Dubai, UAE will oversee coordination across multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and authorities on complex, high‑capacity infrastructure programmes. This senior role ensures technical, contractual, and organisational interfaces are effectively managed to support seamless project delivery across large‑scale transportation and infrastructure developments.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Project‑Program Management
Salary: 40,000‑52,000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all technical, contractual, and organisational interfaces across the infrastructure programme.
• Coordinate between clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure alignment.
• Identify interface risks and implement structured mitigation strategies.
• Ensure consistency of schedules, design deliverables, and technical outputs across work packages.
• Facilitate coordination meetings to resolve cross‑discipline and cross‑contract challenges.
• Monitor interface registers and maintain accurate tracking of dependencies and constraints.
• Support resolution of technical conflicts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on interface status and risks.
• Promote collaborative working relationships across multidisciplinary project teams.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience managing interfaces on major design or construction projects.
• Proven expertise coordinating complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience in technically complex and high‑capacity infrastructure programmes.
• Prior experience in a similar Interface Manager or equivalent leadership role on comparable projects.
• Middle East experience, particularly within UAE infrastructure projects, is advantageous.
• Degree in Engineering or related discipline; Master’s or Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Skills Set

• Interface and stakeholder management
• Infrastructure programme coordination
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Contractual and technical alignment
• Schedule and deliverable integration
• Multidisciplinary team leadership
• Executive reporting and governance

Why Join Us

• Contribute to landmark infrastructure projects in Dubai
• Work within a globally recognized engineering consultancy
• Lead coordination across complex and technically demanding programmes
• Collaborative professional environment with international expertise
• Competitive compensation aligned with UAE senior infrastructure sector standards

About the Company

AECOM Middle East is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy based in Dubai, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors. As part of a global team of more than 50,000 professionals, AECOM partners with public and private clients to design and manage complex projects that create resilient communities and long‑term value across the region.