Senior Design Manager

Job Description

About the RoleThe Senior Design Manager will be tasked with Project and Design Management for both wet and dryutilities, reviewing all engineering drawings, design work and planning as well as managing andcoordinating all design activities on large Built Environment & Infrastructure projects in Middle East. Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Day to day management/coordination of all design review activities, including stakeholder management, budget control and reporting
• A degree of commercial awareness and ability to manage a budget and change control.
• Regular liaison with clients, PMCs, subconsultants and contractors and representatives for all design review activities
• Administer the review of all design and technical submissions
• Ensure proper controls are in place for all disciplines i.e. QA/QC, contract compliance etc.
• Discipline progress control and reporting to Project Principal and clients representative
• Identify and report any changes (variations)
• Monitor the projects progress and the allocation of resources initiate changes as required
• Work with the discipline Engineers and Project Principal on resolving issues with the design
• Identify and manage delivery of information required by the project teams and contractors from and monitor progress against agreed timelines
• Identify risks and opportunities associated with coordination and advise the project teams regularly.
• Ensuring the Mott MacDonalds best practices are implemented in an effective and economic manner
• Lead design review and report on any recommendation that can aid with delivery and the projects financials
• Manage a team of engineers.
• Support in the development of our Middle East Business through active engagement with our clients and input into tendering.
• Lead our design workshops and presentations to key clients for all utility disciplines.

Candidate Specification

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or similar relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent Licensed / registered engineer with a recognized authority is preferred.
• Relevant engineering experience in design management, commercial project management and project controls.
• Experience in Gulf region.
• Experience in leading design teams, project planning, technical report writing and preparation of proposals.
• Familiarity with international design review standards and knowledge in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Standards.
• Experience within a consultancy environment
• Continuously looking for innovations and improvements to manage workload and accomplish deliverables across individuals, teams and projects
• Drive for personal development and the development of their team

Job ProfileOur PurposeAt Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.Equality, Diversity and InclusionEquality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.Flexible WorkingAt Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.We can offer:

• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme Subject to company performance

Other InformationEquality, diversity and inclusionWe put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.Agile workingAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.More about Mott MacDonaldWere a global engineering, management and development consultancy.Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.A fundamental part of this is respecting each persons differences and striving to meet their needs.Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

Keyskills :
Design Management Contract Compliance Project Controls Risk Management Design Review Team Management Stakeholder Management Delivery Management Innovation Project Planning Resource Allocation Budget Control Technical Report Writing Proposals

About Company

The Mott MacDonald Group is a consultancy headquartered in the United Kingdom. It employs 16,000 staff in 150 countries. Mott MacDonald is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world. It was established in 1989 by the merger of Mott, Hay and Anderson with Sir M MacDonald & Partners.