Design Manager

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This is a key leadership role within our transport and infrastructure division, requiring deep technical knowledge, strong stakeholder coordination skills, and a track record of successful delivery in the UAE - particularly within Abu Dhabi.""Job Description""Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us. We are seeking a highly experienced Design Manager to join our team in Abu Dhabi, supporting the delivery of a major infrastructure masterplan design project. This is a key leadership role within our transport and infrastructure division, requiring deep technical knowledge, strong stakeholder coordination skills, and a track record of successful delivery in the UAE - particularly within Abu Dhabi.""Responsibilities Lead the design management and coordination of multi-disciplinary infrastructure design teams across roads, highways, utilities, and public realm elements of the masterplan.Serve as the primary interface between the internal design team, external consultants, client representatives, and regulatory authorities.Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of design deliverables in accordance with Abu Dhabi standards, regulations, and project timelines.Manage design risks, ensure quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and drive innovation and value engineering where applicable.Coordinate with planning, environmental, and architecture teams to ensure seamless integration across all masterplanning elements.Lead technical review workshops, design coordination meetings, and progress reporting for internal and client stakeholders.Support project managers and discipline leads in managing resources, schedules, and deliverables.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Master's degree preferred).15+ years of total professional experience in infrastructure design, with a focus on roads and highways.A minimum of 5 years of recent experience working on design projects within Abu Dhabi is essential.Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary design teams on large-scale infrastructure or masterplanning projects.Deep understanding of Abu Dhabi design standards, DMT/ADM guidelines, and authority approval processes.Strong communication and coordination skills with clients, contractors, and authorities.Experience with design tools and platforms (e.g., Auto CAD, Civil 3D, BIM platforms) is a plus.PMP, Chartership (e.g., MICE, PE), or equivalent professional certifications are desirable.What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.With us, you can. 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