Technical Design Manager - Infrastructure

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

Technical Design Manager - Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

WSP is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our Abu Dhabi team, supporting the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and masterplanning projects across Abu Dhabi and the wider Middle East region. This role will suit candidates with strong multidisciplinary coordination experience and a proven track record managing complex design packages for major urban, transport, and infrastructure developments.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams across infrastructure and masterplanning projects from concept through detailed design and construction support.

Coordinate design inputs across roads, utilities, drainage, structures, and public realm disciplines.

Act as the primary design interface with clients, authorities, and key stakeholders in Abu Dhabi and across the Middle East.

Manage design programmes, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure timely and high-quality project outcomes.

Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi authority standards, codes, and approval processes (e.g., DMT, ADM, ITC, Estidama).

Lead design risk management, value engineering, and constructability reviews.

Support bid preparation, technical proposals, and client presentations.

Mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of WSP’s design management capability in the region.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.

Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in infrastructure and masterplanning design delivery.

Strong experience managing large-scale infrastructure masterplan projects in Abu Dhabi and across the Middle East.

Demonstrated experience working with UAE authorities and navigating local approval processes.

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, fast-paced consultancy environments.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

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