Principal - Design Manager BTS
WSP in the Middle East
Date: 2 weeks ago
                            City: Sharjah
                                                        Contract type: Full time
                                                     
                                                
                            Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
The Design / Project Manager will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary design projects within WSP’s Property & Buildings sector, spanning commercial, mixed-use, and high-performance environments. The role will have a particular emphasis on technology-enabled facilities such as data centers, control rooms, and other mission-critical projects, integrating innovative design principles, digital delivery, and operational resilience.
Responsibilities
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
                    What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
The Design / Project Manager will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary design projects within WSP’s Property & Buildings sector, spanning commercial, mixed-use, and high-performance environments. The role will have a particular emphasis on technology-enabled facilities such as data centers, control rooms, and other mission-critical projects, integrating innovative design principles, digital delivery, and operational resilience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the end-to-end design process, from concept and feasibility to detailed design, tendering, and construction coordination.
- Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across architecture, structural, MEP, ICT, and life safety disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.
- Serve as the main client interface, managing communication, expectations, scope, schedule, and budget.
- Champion design excellence and innovation, ensuring alignment with WSP’s global quality, digital, and sustainability standards.
- Promote the integration of digital design tools and technologies (e.g., BIM, Revit, digital twins) to enhance collaboration and performance.
- Support the delivery of highly technical environments (including data centers, control rooms, and complex commercial assets) with a focus on efficiency, safety, and business continuity.
- Manage project risks, design changes, and ensure timely approvals and documentation.
- Support business development by contributing to proposals, presentations, and client engagement for future opportunities.
-  Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to strengthen technical and project delivery capabilities 
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in design and/or project management within the Property & Buildings sector.
- Strong track record in managing complex, multidisciplinary building projects through all design stages.
- Proven capability in leading technology-oriented or mission-critical facilities such as data centers or control rooms — preferred.
- Solid understanding of multidisciplinary coordination, project delivery methodologies, and regional authority standards.
- Proficiency in BIM and digital design tools (Revit, Navisworks, etc.).
- Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.
-  Prior experience working with a multinational design or engineering consultancy is highly desirable. 
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
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