Design Lead - Infrastructure, Transportation Project

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear career progression

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking an experienced Design Lead in Hong Kong to oversee design activities for large-scale infrastructure projects. You will manage coordination between technical teams to ensure efficient project delivery and maintain alignment with project objectives.

The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer with strong experience in the transportation sector, capable of navigating complex project environments. This role offers opportunities for professional development and competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (MHKIE / MICE or equivalent) is required.
• Strong experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, especially in transportation.
• Familiarity with regional project environments and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design planning and execution across multiple project stages.
• Act as a key coordination point between technical teams and project delivery.
• Manage interfaces between disciplines to ensure coordinated outputs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Coordination

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Our client, a leading international engineering consultancy, is seeking an experienced Design Lead to support a growing portfolio of Design & Build (D&B) infrastructure projects across the transportation sector

Client Details

A leading international consultancy is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support a portfolio of complex infrastructure and development projects across the region.

This opportunity will suit individuals who are experienced in managing design functions within fast-paced project environments and can contribute to effective project delivery from a technical and coordination perspective.

Description

• Oversee the overall planning and execution of design activities across multiple project stages
• Act as a key coordination point between technical teams and project delivery functions
• Review and guide design development to ensure alignment with project objectives and execution constraints
• Manage interfaces between disciplines to ensure consistent and coordinated outputs
• Advise on technical standards, documentation quality, and submission requirements
• Engage with external consultants and partners to maintain alignment across all design inputs
• Contribute to improving workflow efficiency, coordination processes, and delivery practices

Profile

• Chartered Engineer (MHKIE / MICE or equivalent) , QP and PE
• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional accreditation (or working towards) preferred
• Strong experience in large-scale infrastructure especially in the transportation area
• Proven ability to manage design and build
• Familiarity with regional project environments and industry practices
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working with contractors before, candidate currently from contractor but experience in consultancy before will also be considered

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, large-scale projects across the region
• Exposure to complex and technically challenging project environments
• Collaborative and international working environment
• Clear career progression and professional development support
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package