Senior Infrastructure Design & Masterplanning Lead

WSP Global Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Technical Design Manager to join our Abu Dhabi team, delivering large-scale infrastructure and masterplanning programs across Abu Dhabi and the wider Middle East region. This role requires strong multidisciplinary coordination and a proven track record managing complex design packages for major urban, transport, and infrastructure developments.

The position demands leadership of design teams, effective stakeholder management, and collaboration with clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced delivery roles.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams from concept through construction support.
• Coordinate inputs across roads, utilities, drainage, structures, and public realm.
• Act as primary design interface with clients, authorities, and stakeholders in Abu Dhabi and the region.
• Manage design programmes, budgets, resources and deliverables to ensure timely outcomes.
• Lead design risk management, value engineering and constructability reviews.

Skills

Multidisciplinary coordination

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Chartered Engineer status (preferred)

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Technical Design Manager to join our Abu Dhabi team, delivering large-scale infrastructure and masterplanning programs across Abu Dhabi and the wider Middle East region. This role requires strong multidisciplinary coordination and a proven track record managing complex design packages for major urban, transport, and infrastructure developments.

The position demands leadership of design teams, effective stakeholder management, and collaboration with clients and