Associate Design Director

Associate Director Infrastructure Design Manager – Middle East ProjectsAre you an experienced engineering leader ready to shape large-scale master-planned developments in the Middle East? We are partnering with a leading consultancy looking for a visionary Associate Director Infrastructure Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams from concept through to IFC (Issued for Construction) stage.In this role, you will drive the integration of roads, utilities, structures, and public realm infrastructure, ensuring seamless coordination with high-profile stakeholders and local authorities in the region (including KSA).

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership: Lead and manage infrastructure design across all project stages—from initial master planning to final IFC delivery.Multidisciplinary Coordination: Act as the primary driver for integration across master planners, architects, engineers, and subconsultants covering roads, wet/dry utilities, pump stations, marine works, and structures.Deliverable & Quality Oversight: Review and manage design deliverables for complex utility networks, power, ICT, wastewater, and transport systems.Authority & Regulatory Compliance: Spearhead coordination and permitting with local authorities and regulatory bodies (such as MOMRAH, NWC, SEC, SWCC, and Royal Commissions).Schedule & Risk Management: Monitor project schedules, manage design risks, interface coordination, and ensure technical alignment with project controls and commercial targets.Technical & Team Mentorship: Lead value engineering workshops, provide technical guidance to junior staff, and act as the key technical liaison with client representatives.Minimum Requirements:Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Infrastructure Design.Regional Expertise: Demonstrated experience working on large-scale projects, ideally within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).Professional Accreditation: Chartered Status or equivalent professional recognition is essential.Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.What’s on Offer:Opportunity to work on iconic, giga-scale development projects that shape communities.Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.A collaborative, dynamic, and growth-oriented work environment.