Senior Roads & Highways Design Lead – Abu Dhabi (Remote-Eligible)

WSP USA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

first class medical cover

generous days annual leave

paid professional subscriptions

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Associate to lead the design delivery of complex roads and highways projects in Abu Dhabi. You will drive technical design leadership and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant solutions across major infrastructure and land development programs.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of roads and highways experience, deep knowledge of Abu Dhabi standards, and proven ability to manage design interfaces while guiding engineers to higher performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• 15+ years of professional experience in roads and highways design.
• Extensive experience delivering Abu Dhabi-based infrastructure and land development projects.
• Strong understanding of Abu Dhabi authority standards, approvals, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and detailed design of roads and highways infrastructure.
• Coordinate utilities, drainage, traffic, structures, lighting, landscaping, and other disciplines.
• Engage with Clients and Abu Dhabi authorities for submissions and reviews, ensuring timely responses.
• Support bids, fee proposals, and technical submissions for roads and highways projects.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to engineers within the Roads & Highways team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coordination

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Associate to lead the design delivery of complex roads and highways projects in Abu Dhabi. You will drive technical design leadership and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant solutions across major infrastructure and land development programs.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of roads and highways experience, deep knowledge of Abu Dhabi standards, and proven ability to manage design interfaces while guiding engineers to higher performance.