Design Manager

AtkinsRéalis; AlUla; Sur place; SAR 420 000 - 720 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tax‑free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance for depend./

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Remote work opportunities outside of (

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Résumé du poste

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Design Manager for PMC Development in KSA, to oversee Lead Design Consultants (LDC) across RIBA Stages 1–4. You will coordinate design deliverables, manage design reviews, and lead change, cost and risk processes with the client and cost teams.

The role requires extensive PM experience, strong communication, and a disciplined, safety‑focused approach. Proficiency with BIM tools (BIM, Revit, AutoCAD) is essential, with a bachelor’s in architecture/engineering and PMP

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering, or a related field qualification is required. PMP in project management is advantageous.
• Experience: Design Manager experience in pre‑contract stage with large projects.
• Industry Knowledge: In‑depth knowledge of Asset types (Mixed‑Use) and related regulations.
• Software: Proficiency in design coordination tools (BIM, Revit, AutoCAD).
• Project Management: Proficiency in PM methods, tools, and delivering complex projects.
• Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Safety Focus: Commitment to safety standards.
• AtkinsRéalis Values: Safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation and excellence.

Responsabilités

• Tender for LDC/Consultancy: produce scope of works for tender documentation.
• Oversight of Design and Approval Phase: coordinate LDC activities and align designs with project briefs.
• Design Review: manage design reviews and Stage Gateway reporting.
• Change Management: evaluate changes and document impacts; liaise with Client & Cost Consultant.
• Cost Management/Cost Estimate Review: assist in cost estimates and value engineering.
• Design Coordination: manage design processes and schedule forecasts.
• Value Management & Value Engineering: oversee VE with Cost Consultant.
• Design Workshops & Progress Meetings: coordinate meetings and minutes.
• Completeness of Scope for RFP Bidding: ensure 100% complete drawings and specs.
• Design Reports: ensure monthly Design Progress Reports.
• Design Risk Assessment: identify and mitigate design risks.

Connaissances

Project management

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Safety leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering

PMP certification (advantageous)

Outils

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

Description du poste

Overview

AtkinsRealis are looking for a Design Manager (DM) for PMC Development (RIBA Stage 1-4).

The PMC Design Manager shall be project based in KSA, assigned to support and assist the PMC Senior Project Managers to oversee the Client appointed Lead Design Consultants (LDC) on various development projects (RIBA Stages 1 – 4), in accordance with the PMC Development Framework scope of services. The role requires active and direct involvement, approach to work that is structured, systematic, efficient and disciplined having excellent communication and reporting skills.

Your role

• Tender for LDC / Consultancy Services: Produce scope of works services for tender documentation considering the Clients existing Framework Agreements with various Consultants and the Project Brief to be developed by the appointed LDC.

• Oversight of Design and Approval Phase: DM shall oversee the Client appointed LDC activities and coordinate the designs for various stages and elements of each Project to align with the project objectives (brief), monitor the status of design progress & LDC deliverables, Client approvals and statutory approvals/permits.

• Design Review: PMC Services exclude all technical review obligations (no PI cover for technical reviews), technical reviews shall be undertaken by the LDA appointed separately by the Client. DM shall manage, document, co‑ordinate, stage design reviews and audit the designs for compliance with the design briefs, risk and value analyses, and production of deliverables in accordance with the design brief, Quality Management Plan and HSE Plans and in accordance with procedures agreed with Client. Manage the Stakeholder design review and reporting process. Compile the Stage Gateway report at the end of each RIBA Stage.

• Change Management: DM shall review design documents to ensure that they are in general accordance with the versions of those documents previously approved by Client and do not contain unauthorized changes that may impact on each Projects' time and cost. Any changes instructed by the Client shall be administered by the Client appointed Cost Consultant, register of design changes to maintained and agreed between Client and LDC. DM shall evaluate the necessity and feasibility of all potential design changes and compile / review the impact of design changes in terms of time, cost, and quality, and make a recommendation for Client's consideration.

• Cost Management / Cost Estimate Review: LDC obligations include Cost Management to design to approved budget. DM shall assist PMC to ensure that the LDC Cost Manager assist, cooperate, meet and review with Client, PMC, Cost consultant and other parties to participate in any cost estimates, value engineering studies or constructability studies, so as to aid in construction direction, analysis and overall economies in the Works.

• Design Coordination: DM shall assist PMC to manage the design processes in accordance with procedures agreed with Client. PMC shall control the planning and scheduling of the design processes and forecast the dates by which design deliverables shall be required. DM shall review and monitor design progress and any independent checking and inform Client on the issues, so the approvals are facilitated, and the overall process is expedited.

• Value Management & Value Engineering: DM shall oversee the LDC obligation to comply with the Value Management requirements and where instructed, to implement the Value Engineering exercise in collaboration with the Client's Cost Consultant.

• Design Workshops & Progress Meetings: DM shall coordinate with the client and LDC to establish routine design workshops and progress meetings. Minutes of Meetings shall be produced in accordance with PMC obligations.

• Completeness of Scope of Work for RFP Bidding: DM shall assist PMC to ensure that Scope of work for RFP are 100% complete before bidding. PMC shall ensure that LDC prepare, from the approved Project Brief, the Drawings, Specifications, finish schedules, product/equipment descriptions and other construction information (i.e., the "Contract Documents") to form a robust scope of work.

• Design Reports: DM shall ensure that the LDC issue a Design Progress Report monthly. This report shall include the activities of all Sub‑consultants of the Consultant, irrespective of any contractual relationship between them. Where no Lead Design Consultant has been appointed by Client, the PMC shall be responsible for writing the Design Progress Report.

• Design Risk Assessment: Collaborate with the LDC to identify, list, monitor and eliminate all design risks through the various design stages.

About you

• Education: A bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering, or a related field qualification is required. PMP in project management is advantageous.

• Experience (Client Criteria): Design Manager (Hospitality / Education & Schools / Culture / Arts / Museums / Mixed) at pre‑contract stage, 7+ years' experience including 3-years PgMC/PMC Managerial experience on similar projects.

• Industry Knowledge: In‑depth knowledge of various Asset types (Mixed‑Use), including its regulations, best practices, and emerging trends.

• Software: Proficiency in design coordination tools and platforms (e.g., BIM, Revit, AutoCAD).

• Project Management Expertise: Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects.

• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders, both technical and non‑technical, and present project updates and proposals effectively.

• Time Management: Exceptional time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and unforeseen challenges, ensuring successful project completion.

• Safety Focus: A deep commitment to maintaining project safety standards and prioritizing safety in all aspects of the project.

• AtkinsRéalis Values: AtkinsRéalis require all staff to uphold the company values relating to safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation and excellence.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax‑free salary.

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.

• Generous annual leave balance.

• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.

• Remote work opportunities outside of country.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus program.

• Annual flight contribution.

• Relocation assistance.

• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).

• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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