WSP
Senior Design Manager
Dubai, UAEPosted 2 months ago
- Salary
- AED 35k–45k a month· Michael Page
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. The Design Manager will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary design projects within WSP’s Property & Buildings sector, spanning commercial, mixed-use, and high-performance environments.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred). 15+ years' experience within the Property & Buildings sector, including leadership responsibility for multidisciplinary design and project delivery teams. Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex building projects and programmes across multiple sectors. Demonstrated experience managing client relationships at senior and executive levels. Strong commercial acumen, including project financial management, resource planning, and business performance oversight. Extensive knowledge of regional authority requirements and international design standards. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across architecture, structures, MEP, ICT, fire and life safety disciplines. Advanced understanding of BIM, Digital Delivery, Information Management, and emerging design technologies. Proven contribution to business development, strategic pursuits, and successful major bids. Chartered Engineer, Registered Architect, PMP, or equivalent professional accreditation would be advantageous. Previous experience within a leading international engineering consultancy is highly desirable. 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. Apply today.
Responsibilities
The Design Manager will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary design projects within WSP’s Property & Buildings sector, spanning commercial, mixed-use, and high-performance environments.
Skills
- BIM
- Digital Delivery
- Information Management
- multidisciplinary design
- project management
- resource planning
- business performance oversight
- client relationship management
- architectural design
- structural design
- MEP
- ICT
- fire and life safety
- project financial management
- business development
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