Senior Design Manager - Infrastructure

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Design Manager to ensure design quality and coordination across various design streams. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in architectural design and management, with proven experience managing international consultants. This role offers a competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and flexible working solutions.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Remote work opportunities

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 15+ years of post-undergraduate architectural design and management experience.
• Proven experience managing international design consultants.
• Experience in various architectural types: residential, commercial, public, healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Guide designers and ensure project requirements are met.
• Manage compliance with Design and Deliverables Requirements.
• Oversee Design KPI Register and Risk Register.

Skills

Architectural design and management

Design review coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Quality assurance

Education

B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture

Postgraduate in Architecture or Urban Design

International accreditation (RIBA, AIA)

Job description

Job Description Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Design Manager responsible for the design quality and coordination of design between different design streams.

Your role

• Guide designers, reviewing designs, and ensure that project requirements are met.
• Arrange and/or facilitate design coordination and design review meetings and workshops.
• Design Management Coordination, including Core Real Estate Asset Design, Non-Common Asset Design, Façade Design, Sustainability, and Public Realm Design.
• Quality Assurance of design and implementation of the Vision for the Line.
• Manage compliance with Design and Deliverables Requirements, Development Control Regulations (DCR's), and Design KPIs.
• Manage Design KPI Register, Risk Register, and Safety in Design Register.
• Manage Design Review comments and responses, and Stage Review comment close-out.
• Support Design Directors in the coordination of Interfaces with the City, between different Neighborhoods, and with Anchor Assets.
• Manage the design in accordance with the development program and Initial Asset Briefs.
• Design Review: Gatekeeper for the qualitative architectural design review.
• Responsible as part of the Senior Design Management team for delivering THE LINE Architecture obligation, including stakeholder engagement, both internally and externally.

About you

• 15+ years of post-undergraduate outstanding architectural design and management experience
• Proven related experience in an Architectural Practice, including management of international design consultants across sectors and typologies
• Design experience in various architectural types: residential, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, etc.
• Construction experience is preferred
• B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university
• Postgraduate in Architecture or Urban Design
• International accreditation (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent).
• The achievement of sustainability certification (LEED, PQP, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations)
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and our people.

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