Senior Design Manager

Job Description

Atkin

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Senior Design Manager, in Dubai, UAE.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

AtkinsRéalis are searching for a Candidate to join our team with experience of managing large-scale multi-disciplinary projects within UAE and the GCC Region. The candidate is to have a minimum of 15 years’ experience within the Middle East.  

The selected candidate will work closely with the project delivery team to establish project objectives, develop the project execution plan and oversee project scheduling. They will be responsible for ensuring that the project team stays on track throughout the project's lifetime, meets the project objectives and milestones, and adheres to all project management standards.  

The selected candidate will need experience within the Leisure & Entertainment sector relating to one of the following: 

• Show and Theme Parks 

• Retail & Mall delivery 

• Stadia and arena venues 

In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing the relationship with the Client’s technical team, managing Client expectations, and ensuring the project meets or exceeds the Client's requirements.  

Responsible for managing and assigning tasks to the design team, and ensuring that team members have the necessary tools, resources, and technical support to complete their tasks efficiently and effectively. They actively oversee the quality of the work delivered, ensuring that deliverables are reviewed and approved prior to submission to clients. Responsible for maintaining project documentation, ensuring that projects comply with regulatory requirements, and maintaining the company's project management methodology.  

Key Responsibilities  

Project Delivery  

• Act as a key point of contact for design teams, facilitating effective communication and coordination to ensure all design components align with project’s overall vision and quality objectives.

• Responsible for convening and managing the overall technical input of the design team.  

• Accountable for the design coordination process, including adherence to the quality management requirements.  Coordinate the daily activities of various design teams, ensuring that timelines are met, design conflicts are resolved, and the integration process runs smoothly.

• Responsible for the compilation of technical input into change management requirements. Coordination with the Technical Leads to determine impact on time and resources.  

• Interactions with Client technical team to achieve consensus on design philosophies and outcomes.

• Develop strategies for project design packaging to align with the needs of the construction phasing and schedule .

• Bringing experience and lessons learned from similar projects.   

• Responsible for the development of a multi-disciplinary programme with buy-in from technical leads that aligns with the project requirements.  

• Responsible for the technical set-up of the project models (sheet numbering etc), deliverables and active tracking of progress.  Ensure deadlines are adhered to, and providing feedback to ensure high standards of design and functionality are maintained.

• Responsible for working within the budgets defined and accepted by the design Technical Leads.  

• Responsible for sharing and promoting the technical achievements of the technical team.  

• Maintaining consistent and productive input from the leaders of the technical package groups . 

• Report and support to the Project Director in problem-solving complex design integration challenges, ensuring all design elements work together both functionally and aesthetically.

Financial Management  

• Responsible for confirming that Contractual deliverables have been met, prior to the production of invoices.  

• Responsible for the compilation of potential changes or scope gaps that have an impact on time and effort.  

Client Management  

• Responsible for the technical engagement with the Client  

• Responsible for providing advice and appropriate technical resources to address Client queries  

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.

• Paid Annual leave.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus program.

• Annual flight contribution.

• Relocation assistance.

• Transportation & housing allowances.

• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.