Senior Design Manager - Infrastructure / Landscape / Geotechnical
AtkinsRéalis
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time

AtkinsRéalis are looking for a Senior Design Manager in Abu Dhabi, 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
As a Senior Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the design process through the project lifecycle. Work closely with our clients, design consultants and other stakeholders to ensure the projects objectives are met in line with our client requirements and expectations.
You will assist the Programme Director/Design Director or Senior Project Manager in ensuring that our scope of works is delivered to AtkinsRéalis and client’s expectations
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for at least the following areas and duties in your role: (omit duties as required per project)
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
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
As a Senior Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the design process through the project lifecycle. Work closely with our clients, design consultants and other stakeholders to ensure the projects objectives are met in line with our client requirements and expectations.
You will assist the Programme Director/Design Director or Senior Project Manager in ensuring that our scope of works is delivered to AtkinsRéalis and client’s expectations
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for at least the following areas and duties in your role: (omit duties as required per project)
- Ensure AtkinsRéalis processes, forms and deliverables are followed, and when required, client processes and forms as applicable.
- Assists develop scope of services for all required Lead Design Consultant (LDC)
- Manage and assist the client with the procurement of Design Consultant.
- Develop and implement the Design Management Plan (DMP)
- Develop a design responsibility matrix to clarify roles and responsibilities of Client, PMC, Design Consultants and other Stakeholders.
- Assist and develop the Project Quality Plan
- Manage the LDC: To submit a quality deliverable, on time, within budget and to Client expectations.
- Oversee and manage the Design Consultants activities through the Project cycle, i.e., plans, organizes, and directs activities. Functions as the Management Lead for the Project Design (LDC), Technical review teams (PMC or Client) providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinates with the other stakeholders.
- Facilitate effective communication and action as sole point of contact between Client and Selected LDC Team.
- Manage the Design Process: Weekly Progress and Design Workshops, Stage Gate submission, presentation, and approval process.
- Review of Consultant deliverables, reports, drawings etc to ensure compliance with Project Brief and Client requirements.
- Assist with Invitations to Stakeholders, Agenda’s, Minutes of Meetings, Presentations required during the Project cycle.
- Coordinate with Document Controllers to keep project’s information up to date in the PMC SharePoint.
- Assist in Change Management of the Project with the Cost and Commercial Teams, implement required change control processes, review and recommendation for Client confirmation.
- Assist and coordinate value management during the Design stages in support of the Client.
- Determine and manage risks that may affect the programme/project not limited to schedule, budget, client requirements, quality, constructability and compliance.
- Assist on monitoring and managing the Design schedule with Project Controls and LDC
- Manage all LDC in accordance with the Project BIM requirements assisted by project BIM manager.
- Oversee the implementation of sustainability requirements in compliance with Project Brief and Client requirement assisted by our LEED support.
- Assist in Stakeholder Management: Develop the statutory approval workflow chart for all design stages and in alignment with Client and Statutory Authority approval requirements.
- Oversee preparation of all technical documentation required for construction tender packages.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 10-15 years in design manager experience on hospitality projects
- Bachelor’s or master’s adegree in architecture
- Experience is LEED would be beneficial.
- Previous working experience in the region, preferrable in Saudia Arabia
- Able to work in a team environment and be client facing
- Active leadership style
- 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
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.
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