Infrastructure Design Manager

The Infrastructure Design Manager will lead and oversee the development of infrastructure design for a major express railway project, ensuring all civil and structural components are fully integrated and aligned with project objectives. The role is responsible for managing multidisciplinary design teams, coordinating design development, and ensuring that all outputs meet technical standards, regulatory requirements, and programme targets. The position requires close coordination across disciplines to deliver efficient, buildable, and well

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and manage the infrastructure design process, ensuring integration across civil, structural, geotechnical, and utility disciplines 

• Oversee preparation and review of design deliverables across concept, preliminary, and tender stages 

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including stations, rail systems, urban planning, and environmental specialists 

• Ensure all design outputs meet project requirements, standards, and regulatory frameworks 

• Coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure integration with terminal operations, landside/airside interfaces, and passenger flow requirements 

• Ensure infrastructure design supports seamless integration with airport systems, including access, interchange, and operational interfaces 

• Monitor design progress and ensure alignment with programme, budget, and project milestones 

• Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises to optimize project outcomes 

• Ensure infrastructure design supports overall system integration, including alignment, stations, and operational interfaces 

• Coordinate with stakeholders, authorities, and relevant entities to ensure approvals and alignment 

• Identify and manage design risks and propose mitigation strategies 

• Support preparation of technical documentation, reports, and tender deliverables 

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the design team 

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field from a recognized university 

• Professional certification or membership of a relevant institute is an advantage 

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in infrastructure design within the AECO industry 

• Proven experience in rail or infrastructure projects, including express or high-performance rail systems 

• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex design interfaces 

• Good understanding of civil infrastructure elements including alignment, structures, tunnels, viaducts, and utilities 

• Experience in projects involving airport integration or intermodal transport hubs is preferred 

• Understanding of airport operations, passenger flow, and interface with aviation stakeholders is an advantage 

• Familiarity with international design standards and local regulatory requirements 

• Experience in design development, coordination, and preparation of tender documentation 

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills 

• Experience working in complex multi-stakeholder environments, preferably in the GCC 

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop design professionals.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of addressing complex engineering challenges effectively.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset, ensuring high accuracy in design planning and execution.

• Proactive and adaptable approach, able to thrive in fast-paced and dynamic project environments.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams.

• Ability to interface with all levels of the project team, clients, and other stakeholders.

• Skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex documents.

• Capable of responding effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of support function problems.

• Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing relationships that comply with the client’s proactive, collaborative culture.