WSP

Design Manager – Data Centre

Dubai, UAEPosted 6 days 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 teams within Property and Buildings with a focus on the Data Centre sector. The role requires leadership of integrated design teams across architecture, building engineering, specialist disciplines, infrastructure, utilities and master planning, ensuring coordinated, high-quality design solutions that meet client, regulatory and project requirements. The successful candidate will manage the design team through all phases of delivery, ensuring objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client requirements, quality standards, and business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of project / design management experience within a design practice. Strong track record in managing complex, multidisciplinary Data Centre projects through all design stages. Strong client-facing experience, preferably within a consultancy, engineering, or project delivery environment. Solid understanding of multidisciplinary coordination, project delivery methodologies, and regional authority standards. Proficiency in BIM and digital design tools (Revit, Navisworks, etc.). Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills. Prior experience working with a data centre focused, multinational design or 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 70,000 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 teams within Property and Buildings with a focus on the Data Centre sector. The role requires leadership of integrated design teams across architecture, building engineering, specialist disciplines, infrastructure, utilities and master planning, ensuring coordinated, high-quality design solutions that meet client, regulatory and project requirements. The successful candidate will manage the design team through all phases of delivery, ensuring objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client requirements, quality standards, and business objectives.

Skills

  • BIM
  • Revit
  • Navisworks
  • multidisciplinary coordination
  • stakeholder management
  • leadership
  • communication
  • data centre design
  • design management
  • project delivery methodologies

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