AECOM

Associate Director - Civil Infrastructure Design

Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 2 months ago

Salary
AED 50k–80k a month· Michael Page
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

This role will be responsible for leading and managing the design of civil infrastructure works across medium to large scale development projects in Middle East. This includes managing multidisciplinary design teams, coordinating with stakeholders and authorities, and ensuring timely delivery of design packages. Lead and manage the infrastructure design across all project stages (from master planning to IFC stage). Coordinate with master planners, architects, engineers, and other consultants to ensure integrated infrastructure solutions. Lead and drive the coordination amongst the stakeholders Review, monitor, and manage the design deliverables of internal teams and/or subconsultants for roads, utilities (water, wastewater, power, ICT), structures, marine and public realm infrastructure. Good understanding of engineering disciplines involved in infrastructure design covering utility networks, pump stations, process plants, roads, bridges and other structures. Ensure compliance with local authority regulations (e.g., MOMRAH, NWC, SEC, SWCC, Royal Commissions etc.) and applicable international standards. Manage design schedules, deliverables, risk, and interface coordination with multiple stakeholders, including the client and contractors. Participate in design reviews and value engineering workshops. Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior staff and discipline engineers. Interface with project controls and commercial teams to ensure design progress aligns with program and budget. Support permitting, approvals, and coordination with local authorities. Ensure design is aligned with sustainability, resilience, and digital infrastructure goals (where applicable). Ability to liaise with client representatives and discuss engineering solutions in detail as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Engineering discipline. (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical etc.) Minimum 15 years’ experience in Infrastructure Design/Design Management. Experience in large scale projects ideally in KSA. Chartered Status / Professionally recognized. Strong leadership, communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the infrastructure design across all project stages (from master planning to IFC stage). Coordinate with master planners, architects, engineers, and other consultants to ensure integrated infrastructure solutions. Lead and drive the coordination amongst the stakeholders. Review, monitor, and manage the design deliverables of internal teams and/or subconsultants for roads, utilities (water, wastewater, power, ICT), structures, marine and public realm infrastructure. Ensure compliance with local authority regulations and applicable international standards. Manage design schedules, deliverables, risk, and interface coordination with multiple stakeholders, including the client and contractors. Participate in design reviews and value engineering workshops. Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior staff and discipline engineers. Interface with project controls and commercial teams to ensure design progress aligns with program and budget. Support permitting, approvals, and coordination with local authorities. Ensure design is aligned with sustainability, resilience, and digital infrastructure goals. Ability to liaise with client representatives and discuss engineering solutions in detail as required.

Skills

  • Civil infrastructure design
  • Design management
  • Master planning
  • IFC (Issued for Construction) design
  • Utilities design (water, wastewater, power, ICT)
  • Roads and bridges design
  • Marine and public realm infrastructure
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Regulatory compliance (local authorities)
  • Design reviews
  • Value engineering
  • Technical leadership
  • Project controls coordination
  • Permitting and approvals
  • Sustainability and resilience in infrastructure

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