Technical Design Manager - Infrastructure

About the role

WSP is looking for an experienced Design Manager to join its Abu Dhabi team, supporting the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and masterplanning projects across Abu Dhabi and the wider Middle East. The role suits candidates with strong multidisciplinary coordination experience and a proven track record managing complex design packages for major urban, transport and infrastructure developments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams on 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 the primary design interface with clients, authorities and key stakeholders in Abu Dhabi and across the Middle East.
• Manage design programmes, budgets, resources and deliverables to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi authority standards, codes and approval processes (e.g. DMT, ADM, ITC, Estidama).
• Lead design risk management, value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Support bid preparation, technical proposals and client presentations.
• Mentor junior staff and help build WSP's design management capability in the region.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a 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, fast-paced consultancy environments.