SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER - INFRASTRUCTURE (OPEN)

Jobs For Humanity; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRalis is seeking a Senior Design Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead design processes for hospitality projects. The role involves managing design consultants, ensuring quality outputs, and client interactions. Candidates should have a proven background in design management with significant experience, preferably in the region.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life and medical insurance coverage

Paid annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus

Annual flight contribution

Relocation support

Transport and housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 13-20 years of experience as a design manager, preferably in hospitality projects.
• Ability to work in a team and be client-facing.
• Active leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to processes and manage design consultants.
• Facilitate effective communication between clients and the design team.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Client Management

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture

LEED accreditation

Job description

AtkinsRalis is looking for a Senior Design Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

About AtkinsRalis

Created through the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems worldwide. Our capabilities include consulting, advisory, environmental services, intelligent networks, cybersecurity, design, engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning, and capital projects. We serve strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, and Capital. More information is available on our website or LinkedIn.

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As a Design Manager, you will lead and manage the design process throughout the project lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with clients, design consultants, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives meet client requirements and expectations.

You will support the Programme Director/Design Director or Senior Project Manager in delivering scope of works to AtkinsRalis and client standards.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to AtkinsRalis processes, forms, and deliverables, and incorporate client processes when applicable.
• Assist in developing scope of services for Lead Design Consultants (LDC).
• Manage and support the procurement of Design Consultants.
• Develop and implement the Design Management Plan (DMP).
• Create a design responsibility matrix to clarify roles among clients, PMC, design consultants, and stakeholders.
• Assist in developing the Project Quality Plan.
• Manage the LDC to deliver quality outputs on time, within budget, and to client expectations.
• Oversee and coordinate activities of design consultants throughout the project cycle, including technical reviews and interface management.
• Facilitate effective communication and serve as the main contact between the client and the LDC team.
• Manage the design process, including progress meetings, workshops, stage gate submissions, and approvals.
• Review consultant deliverables to ensure compliance with project brief and client requirements.
• Assist with stakeholder meetings, agendas, minutes, and presentations during the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with document controllers to maintain project information in SharePoint.
• Support change management processes, including cost and commercial reviews and recommendations.
• Assist in value management during design stages.
• Identify and manage risks affecting schedule, budget, quality, and compliance.
• Monitor and manage the design schedule with project controls and LDC.
• Ensure all LDC activities comply with BIM requirements, supported by the BIM manager.
• Oversee sustainability compliance, supported by LEED specialists.
• Develop statutory approval workflows in alignment with client and authorities.
• Prepare technical documentation for construction tenders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 13-20 years of experience as a design manager, preferably in hospitality projects.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture.
• LEED accreditation is advantageous.
• Previous regional experience, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
• Ability to work in a team and be client-facing.
• Active leadership style.

Why choose AtkinsRalis

• Tax-free salary
• Life and medical insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Annual flight contribution
• Relocation support
• Transport and housing allowances
• Employee Wellbeing Program

Our commitment: We foster an inclusive environment, valuing diversity and equal opportunity, and oppose discrimination based on gender, age, race, or other factors.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time