Design Director - Infrastructure

WSP USA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Design Director – Infrastructure in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role requires over 15 years of experience in civil engineering and a proven track record in managing large-scale infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include leading design delivery, managing contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise and exceptional leadership skills, aiming to deliver excellence in infrastructure design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in infrastructure design and delivery.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design delivery of all infrastructure components.
• Manage and coordinate multiple infrastructure design contracts and consultants.
• Review and approve design submissions for compliance.

Skills

Technical expertise in civil engineering

Strong coordination skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in related discipline

Job description

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We are seeking a Design Director – Infrastructure with over 15 years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure design to lead the delivery of a major development project in Riyadh. The role involves managing and coordinating multiple infrastructure design contracts, including Primary Infrastructure, Secondary Infrastructure, Highways, Drainage and related systems.

This is a strategic leadership role requiring deep technical expertise, strong coordination skills and the ability to drive design excellence across complex infrastructure workstreams.

• Lead and oversee the design delivery of all infrastructure components within the project.
• Manage and coordinate multiple infrastructure design contracts and consultants.
• Ensure integration and alignment across primary and secondary infrastructure, highways, drainage, utilities, and public realm.
• Review and approve design submissions, ensuring compliance with project requirements, local regulations, and international standards.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, including government authorities, developers, and engineering teams.
• Monitor design progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support procurement and construction teams with design-related inputs and technical guidance.
• Champion sustainability, innovation, and value engineering throughout the design process.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in infrastructure design and delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally within the Middle East.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure systems including roads, drainage, utilities, and site-wide services.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with regional codes, standards, and permitting processes.

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