Senior Design Leader - BIM & Digital Delivery

WSP Global Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Design Manager in Dubai to lead multidisciplinary design projects within the Property & Buildings sector, spanning commercial, mixed-use, and high-performance environments.

You will drive design excellence and client partnerships while guiding project teams through governance and innovative delivery methods. The role emphasises advanced BIM and Digital Delivery, leadership of diverse disciplines, and active participation in business growth and strategic pursuits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in Property & Buildings with leadership of multidisciplinary design teams.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex building projects.
• Experience managing client relationships at senior/executive levels.
• Strong commercial acumen including project financial management and resource planning.
• Knowledge of regional authority requirements and international design standards.
• Advanced BIM and Digital Delivery knowledge.
• Chartered Engineer, Registered Architect, PMP, or equivalent (advantageous).
• Experience with leading international engineering consultancy (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee delivery of multidisciplinary design projects and programmes across the Property & Buildings sector.
• Act as a senior client advisor and strategic relationship manager, building long-term partnerships and identifying opportunities for repeat business.
• Provide leadership and governance to Design Managers and project teams, ensuring consistency in delivery, quality, risk management, and resource utilisation.
• Establish and promote best practice design management aligned with WSP's standards.
• Drive innovation and adoption of BIM, CDEs, Digital Twin, and data-led design approaches.
• Lead project reviews, design assurance processes, and technical governance across a portfolio of projects.
• Support business planning, growth initiatives, and major bid leadership.
• Collaborate with Business Unit leadership on workforce planning and growth strategies.
• Manage commercial performance across projects, including forecasting, utilisation, profitability, and risk mitigation.
• Represent WSP in industry forums and stakeholder engagements.
• Mentor and develop Design Managers, Project Managers, and technical leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Design management

BIM

Digital delivery

Governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Engineering/PM

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BIM

Common Data Environments

Digital Twin

Information Management

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Design Manager in Dubai to lead multidisciplinary design projects within the Property & Buildings sector, spanning commercial, mixed-use, and high-performance environments.

You will drive design excellence and client partnerships while guiding project teams through governance and innovative delivery methods. The role emphasises advanced BIM and Digital Delivery, leadership of diverse disciplines, and active participation in business growth and strategic pursuits.