Description
WSP is seeking an experienced Technical Design Manager to join our Abu Dhabi team, supporting large-scale infrastructure and masterplanning projects across Abu Dhabi and the Middle East.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams across infrastructure and masterplanning projects from concept through detailed design and construction support.
- Coordinate design inputs across roads, utilities, drainage, structures, and public realm disciplines.
- Act as primary design interface with clients, authorities, and stakeholders in Abu Dhabi and across the Middle East.
- Manage design programmes, budgets, resources, and deliverables for timely and high-quality project outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi authority standards, codes, and approval processes.
- Lead design risk management, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
- Support bid preparation, technical proposals, and client presentations.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to WSP's design management capability development in the region.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Master's preferred.
- Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.
- Minimum 10–15 years' experience in infrastructure and masterplanning design delivery.
- Strong experience managing large-scale infrastructure masterplan projects in Abu Dhabi and the Middle East.
- Demonstrated experience working with UAE authorities and navigating local approval processes.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex consultancy environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.