Senior Design Leader - Infrastructure & Urban Development

AtkinsRéalis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; 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

Housing allowance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Group in Dubai seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead the design delivery of major infrastructure, land development, and urban projects across the Middle East. You will manage the full design lifecycle from concept through construction support, coordinating large multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, on-time, and high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client engagement, and continuous improvement of design processes, with a focus on sustainable and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years experience in infrastructure and land development design.
• Professional registration such as CEng, PE, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery for complex infrastructure and land development projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Establish design management plans and delivery strategies.
• Lead design reviews, risk management, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support business development and growth initiatives in regional markets.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering / Project Management

Professional registration: CEng/PE

Tools

BIM

GIS

CDE

Job description

AtkinsRéalis Group in Dubai seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead the design delivery of major infrastructure, land development, and urban projects across the Middle East. You will manage the full design lifecycle from concept through construction support, coordinating large multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, on-time, and high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client engagement, and continuous improvement of design processes, with a focus on sustainable and