Design Manager - Civil Infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Manage the design of civil infrastructure works across medium to large scale development projects in the Middle East, overseeing all project stages from master planning to IFC stage.
• Coordinate with master planners, architects, engineers, and other consultants to ensure integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Lead, review, and manage design deliverables for roads, utilities (water, wastewater, power, ICT), structures, marine and public realm infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations and international standards.
• Manage design schedules, deliverables, risk, and interface coordination with multiple stakeholders, including clients 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 aligns with sustainability, resilience, and digital infrastructure goals.
• Liaise with client representatives and discuss engineering solutions in detail.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Paid time off and leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits and employee perks
• Flexible work options
• Well-being resources and employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

About the Company

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world by improving commutes, providing access to clean water, and transforming skylines. As the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies. Join a global team of over 50,000 professionals focused on making a positive impact. We invest in employee growth, technical expertise, and offer award-winning training and development programs in a respectful, collaborative, and diverse environment.