Aviation Design & Interface Lead — Airport Modernisation

WSP USA; Saudi Arabia; Remote; SAR 280,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East is seeking a Design & Interface Manager - Aviation Projects to lead design coordination and interface management for a major airport modernization programme in Dammam, KSA. You will work with clients, airport operators, consultants, contractors and authorities to ensure alignment with programme objectives.

The role requires extensive experience in multidisciplinary design management on large infrastructure or aviation programmes, strong BIM/CDE knowledge, and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Minimum 18 years' experience in multidisciplinary design management on large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Demonstrable experience in design and interface management within airport and aviation environments.
• Strong understanding of airport planning, passenger terminal operations, and aviation design requirements.
• Experience delivering design solutions in phased implementation while maintaining continuity of operations.
• Familiarity with international aviation regulations, ICAO and IATA guidance.
• Working knowledge of BIM processes, CDE, and ISO 19650 standards.
• Ability to lead design coordination activities and drive design delivery within programme and quality objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design coordination and integration across aviation projects.
• Develop and maintain the Design Management Plan, Interface Register, and Design Deliverables Schedule.
• Manage interfaces across clients, consultants, contractors, operators and authorities.
• Coordinate design packages and support phasing, construction sequencing, and operational requirements.
• Lead design coordination reviews and BIM collaboration processes to resolve clashes.
• Oversee design reviews, change management, and QA processes.
• Coordinate discipline leads and facilitate technical workshops and coordination meetings.
• Monitor design progress and risks; report to project leadership.
• Support delivery of major aviation infrastructure and airport modernisation programmes.
• Promote collaboration to meet programme, quality, safety, and commercial objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

BIM coordination

Design management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BIM processes

CDE (Common Data Environment)

ISO 19650 standards

Job description

WSP Middle East is seeking a Design & Interface Manager - Aviation Projects to lead design coordination and interface management for a major airport modernization programme in Dammam, KSA. You will work with clients, airport operators, consultants, contractors and authorities to ensure alignment with programme objectives.

The role requires extensive experience in multidisciplinary design management on large infrastructure or aviation programmes, strong BIM/CDE knowledge, and the ability to drive