Senior Design Manager

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee the design delivery of complex projects. The ideal candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensuring collaboration with regional and global stakeholders. They will also mentor a high-performing design team and address resource needs while ensuring project objectives are met. This role is pivotal in shaping successful project outcomes that align with client requirements and team performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing design delivery of complex projects.
• Ability to oversee design functions across multiple sectors.
• Strong mentoring skills for high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage design delivery within a multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee collaboration with regional and global teams.
• Mentor and manage a high-performing design team.

Job description

About GHD

We are committed to solving the worlds biggest challenges in the areas of water energy and urbanization. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928 we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 14000 diverse and skilled individuals yet we are proudly One GHD across more than 200 offices spanning five continents Asia Australia Europe North and South America and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

About the Role

• Senior Design Manager is responsible for managing the design delivery of complex projects within a multidisciplinary team working closely with both the Project Manager and Project Director. This role involves overseeing design functions across multiple market sectors or business groups ensuring seamless collaboration with regional and global teams to achieve project objectives and meet client requirements.
• Senior Design Manager works closely with other regions and disciplines to secure additional project support as needed optimizing resource utilization and providing expert knowledge to resolve design challenges across various project phases. They ensure all client requirements are well understood and incorporated into the design process to make informed strategic decisions.
• Additionally Senior Design Manager is responsible for managing and mentoring a highperforming design team. They work closely with leadership to monitor team performance address resource requirements manage absences and ensure alignment with project delivery goals. The role requires a sense of ownership and responsibility facing challenges proactively while balancing the needs of the team and the client to ensure successful project outcomes.

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas removing barriers where we can. Finally we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

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At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities genders and cultural backgrounds.

Required Experience

Manager