Senior Design Manager
AECOM
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time

Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Design Manager (SDM) to join our Design Management team for a project in Abu Dhabi. This role demands advanced technical expertise, strategic oversight, and the ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
The successful candidate will ensure that design solutions reflect institutional identity, cultural values, and operational requirements, working across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver integrated and high-quality outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the development of functional, cultural, and branding requirements, ensuring alignment with client’s vision and institutional goals.
- Manage the integration and delivery of FF&E packages, from design to procurement and installation.
- Support the overall design strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with client briefs, technical standards, and regulatory frameworks.
- Provide comprehensive support to the Design Manager (DM) for all design related matters, including reporting and design reviews received from consultants.
- Exercise discretion and independence in managing workflows, setting priorities, and resolving design challenges.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver cohesive solutions.
- Maintain clear and professional communication with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and client representatives to ensure the accurate dissemination of project information.
- Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, regulatory compliance, and client expectations.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes, standards, and delivery efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture (Master’s degree preferred)
- 15+ years of experience in design management or project management roles,
- including leadership on complex institutional or defence-sector projects.
- Demonstrated experience in FF&E coordination and integration of branding elements into Defence projects.
- Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks, authorities’ requirements
- Experience in government, defence or military projects with focus on user experience, functionality, and branding.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10136789
Business Line: Architecture
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area: Design
Work Location Model: On-Site
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