Dubai - Senior Infra Design Manager

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

About AtkinsRéalis

The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as engineering services, nuclear and capital.

Role overview

As a Senior Infra Design Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE, you will be responsible for leading and managing the design process through the project lifecycle. You will work closely with our clients, design consultants and other stakeholders to ensure the project’s objectives are met in line with client requirements and expectations.

You will assist the Programme Director, Design Director or Senior Project Manager in ensuring that our scope of works is delivered to AtkinsRéalis and client expectations.

• Ensure AtkinsRéalis processes, forms and deliverables are followed, and when required, client processes and forms as applicable.
• Assist in developing the scope of services for all required Lead Design Consultant (LDC).
• Manage and assist the client with the procurement of Design Consultants.
• Develop and implement the Design Management Plan (DMP).
• Develop a design responsibility matrix to clarify roles and responsibilities of Client, PMC, Design Consultants and other stakeholders.
• Assist in developing the Project Quality Plan.
• Manage the LDC to submit quality deliverables on time, within budget and to client expectations.
• Oversee and manage the Design Consultants’ activities through the project cycle; plan, organize and direct activities. Function as the Management Lead for the Project Design (LDC), Technical review teams (PMC or Client) providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures, and coordinate with other stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and act as sole point of contact between Client and selected LDC team.
• Manage the Design Process: weekly progress and design workshops, stage gate submission, presentation, and approval process.
• Review consultant deliverables, reports, drawings etc. to ensure compliance with project brief and client requirements.
• Assist with invitations to stakeholders, agendas, minutes of meetings, and presentations required during the project cycle.
• Coordinate with document controllers to keep project information up to date in the PMC SharePoint.
• Assist in change management of the project with the cost and commercial teams; implement required change control processes, review and recommend for client confirmation.
• Assist and coordinate value management during the design stages in support of the client.
• Determine and manage risks that may affect the programme or project including schedule, budget, client requirements, quality, constructability and compliance.
• Assist in monitoring and managing the design schedule with project controls and LDC.
• Manage all LDCs in accordance with the project BIM requirements assisted by project BIM manager.
• Oversee the implementation of sustainability requirements in compliance with project brief and client requirements assisted by our LEED support.
• Assist in stakeholder management: develop the statutory approval workflow chart for all design stages in alignment with client and statutory authority approval requirements.
• Oversee preparation of all technical documentation required for construction tender packages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 10-15 years of design management experience on infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university, along with professional certifications.
• Experience with LEED would be beneficial.
• Previous working experience in the region, preferable in UAE.
• Able to work in a team environment and be client facing.
• Active leadership style.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee wellbeing program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

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AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disability.

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