Design Manager, Infrastructure & Land Development

WSP in the Middle East; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the delivery of complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on land development and master-planned communities. You will coordinate design teams, interface with clients, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes across design stages.

The ideal candidate brings senior leadership in infrastructure design, extensive experience with large-scale master-planned developments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in engineering consultancy environments.
• Proven experience as a Design Manager, Design Lead, or similar leadership role on major multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Significant experience delivering infrastructure associated with large-scale master-planned developments and land development projects.
• Strong KSA project experience with an in-depth understanding of local authority requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working for leading international engineering consultancies.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across roads, utilities, drainage, transportation, and public realm disciplines.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and design management processes.
• Excellent stakeholder and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams across infrastructure and land development projects.
• Manage the end-to-end design process from concept through detailed design and construction support, ensuring quality is achieved throughout all stages.
• Develop and implement design management plans, design programmes, and delivery strategies.
• Ensure coordination and alignment between various disciplines including roads, utilities, drainage, public realm, transportation, and structures.
• Monitor project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Drive collaboration between technical discipline leads to achieve integrated design solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding design delivery matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with KSA government entities, developers, and key stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings, technical workshops, design reviews, and progress presentations.
• Manage coordination with regulatory authorities and utility providers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to client engagement activities.
• Provide strategic technical leadership on major infrastructure and land development projects.
• Monitor resources employed by each discipline to ensure designs are undertaken efficiently.
• Review design submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements, local regulations, and industry standards.
• Ensure design solutions support project objectives relating to functionality, sustainability, constructability, and cost efficiency.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the design process.
• Champion development of project value initiatives, innovation and best practice across project teams.
• Support project directors and project managers in project planning and resource management.
• Monitor design budgets, staffing plans, deliverables, and project profitability.
• Manage design change processes and ensure scope control.
• Support proposal preparation, technical methodologies, and fee submissions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary design teams.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to talent development, succession planning, and technical capability growth within the business.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the delivery of complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on land development and master-planned communities. You will coordinate design teams, interface with clients, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes across design stages.

The ideal candidate brings senior leadership in infrastructure design, extensive experience with large-scale master-planned developments,