WSP
Design Manager (Marine)
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 3 weeks 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
The Design Manager (Marine) will spearhead the engineering design of marine structures, port facilities, and coastal infrastructure for Abu Dhabi Ports. Reporting to the AE Maritime department, you will provide technical leadership from concept through construction, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and guarantee that all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance while staying within budget and schedule constraints.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Marine, or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred). Minimum 15 years of experience in marine and port infrastructure design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer registration. Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams on large‑scale projects. Strong knowledge of international maritime codes, standards, and local UAE regulations. Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD, PLAXIS) and BIM tools. Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage. Willingness to travel to project sites and work on‑site as required.
Responsibilities
Lead the engineering design of marine structures, port facilities, and coastal infrastructure from concept through construction; coordinate with clients and stakeholders; ensure deliverables meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards within budget and schedule constraints.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- STAAD
- PLAXIS
- BIM tools
- Marine engineering
- Port infrastructure design
- Leadership of multidisciplinary teams
- Project delivery (on-time, within budget)
- English communication
- Stakeholder management
- Regulatory compliance
- UAE regulations knowledge
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