Multidisciplinary Design Delivery Lead

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UAE is seeking a Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design coordination across projects in the UAE and GCC. You will oversee design programmes, ensure milestones are met, and maintain project management standards throughout the lifecycle.

The role involves client liaison, development of the Design Management Plan, interfacing with technical leads, and guiding design teams to deliver high-quality, compliant outputs across packages and disciplines.

Qualifications

• Strong capability in multi‑disciplinary design coordination and interface management.
• Proficient in digital delivery and BIM-enabled environments, including Revit and Navisworks.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and Word.
• Strong understanding of design and construction processes, including Safety in Design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Convene, coordinate, and manage the overall technical input of the multidisciplinary design team.
• Create and maintain the Design Management Plan (DMP) with the Project Manager and design team.
• Coordinate interfaces between disciplines, sub‑consultants, third parties, and Client requirements.
• Compile technical input into change management requirements with the Technical Leads.
• Interact with Client technical team to achieve consensus on design philosophies.
• Develop strategies for design packaging to align with phasing and schedule.
• Apply lessons learned to enhance delivery efficiency and quality.
• Develop a multi-disciplinary programme with buy-in from technical leads.
• Set up project deliverables and models, including document structure and tracking.
• Track design progress and support mitigation actions with the wider team.

Skills

Design coordination

Interface management

BIM tools

Revit

Navisworks

MS Project

Excel

Quality management

Safety in design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the UAE is seeking a Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design coordination across projects in the UAE and GCC. You will oversee design programmes, ensure milestones are met, and maintain project management standards throughout the lifecycle.

The role involves client liaison, development of the Design Management Plan, interfacing with technical leads, and guiding design teams to deliver high-quality, compliant outputs across packages and disciplines.