Design Manager – Civil Infrastructure

Job Description

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Our work helps communities thrive through infrastructure planning, design and delivery. We are a global infrastructure consulting firm partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring bold ideas and be part of a global team delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Overview

This role will be responsible for managing the design of civil infrastructure works across medium to large scale development projects in the Middle East. This includes managing multidisciplinary design teams, coordinating with stakeholders and authorities, and ensuring timely delivery of design packages.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Understand 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) 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Infrastructure Design.
• Experience in large scale projects ideally in KSA.
• Chartered Status / Professionally recognized.
• Strong leadership, communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical etc.).

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, and retirement plans.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, solving clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. We are a Fortune 500 firm with significant revenue and a global footprint. Learn more at aecom.com.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are committed to helping you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On-Site

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2025-11-11 12:47:21