Senior Manager, Wet Utilities & Master Planning

Dubai Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Dubai Holding Land Estates seeks a senior Infrastructure Planning Manager to lead design reviews for potable water, sewer, stormwater, and district cooling across Dubai master-planned developments.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external authorities (RTA, DEWA, DM) to align with Dubai 2040 Master Plan, manage cost and lifecycle of utilities, and guide multi-project delivery with a strong focus on sustainable urban development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, or Project Management preferred.
• PMP, CEng, PE or equivalent accreditation is an advantage.
• 12–15 years of experience in infrastructure planning, design, and utilities coordination.
• At least 5 years in a senior managerial role overseeing infrastructure planning delivery and multi-project coordination.
• Experience with UAE/GCC developers, infrastructure consultants, or government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review infrastructure design requirements for projects from a planning perspective.
• Evaluate potable water, sewer, irrigation, and other services across projects for proper implementation and cost control.
• Prepare agreements with Dubai Municipality related to connection fees and DM networks.
• Provide technical support to optimize infrastructure design, construction, and operations.
• Support master planning teams in land-use or VAS changes.
• Update water and sewerage infrastructure master plans, including STP, district cooling, and pumping/lifting station proposals.
• Plan and implement strategies for wet utilities across developments.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to deliver integrated and efficient solutions.
• Coordinate with external authorities such as RTA, DEWA, DM, EMPOWER, Etisalat, DU, and others.

Skills

Infrastructure planning

Utilities coordination

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering/Infrastructure Planning/PM

Job description

Dubai Holding Land Estates seeks a senior Infrastructure Planning Manager to lead design reviews for potable water, sewer, stormwater, and district cooling across Dubai master-planned developments.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external authorities (RTA, DEWA, DM) to align with Dubai 2040 Master Plan, manage cost and lifecycle of utilities, and guide multi-project delivery with a strong focus on sustainable urban development.