Senior Manager – Engineering

About the Role Lead the design of airport systems, building services, and infrastructure utilities across a major airport development and expansion programme. As senior technical authority, you'll make sure designs are compliant, sustainable, constructible, and aligned with the master plan and stakeholder needs, from concept through to handover.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership for MEP, life safety, ELV, utilities, and specialist airport systems (BHS, PBB, PCA, GPU, AGL, security screening)Ensure compliance with international and local standards, including BS/BS EN, IEC, ASHRAE, ANSI, SMACNA, AMCA, ASTM, ASME, NFPA, DIN, and UAE authority regulationsCoordinate building services and airport systems with architectural, civil, and structural disciplines, and resolve design clashes and interfacesDevelop scopes of work for consultant appointments and design & build contracts (DBR, BOQ, GFC)Review and endorse engineering submissions, calculations, specifications, and reports, maintaining design intent through construction and handoverManage design consultants on schedule, budget, and quality through structured reviews, QA audits, and corrective actionsDrive value engineering and constructability, and integrate new designs with existing systems to standardise assets, reduce OPEX, and support Facilities ManagementEmbed sustainability (LEED, Estidama), including solar, recycled water, and energy-efficient solutions, and adopt emerging technologiesWork with Procurement, Project Controls, Finance, and operations, administer change control, and ensure contractual technical compliancePresent dashboard reports to senior management on status, budget, risks, and mitigationsIdentify and escalate engineering risks, and uphold HSE standards with the HSE teamRequirementsBachelor's degree (full-time) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing/Public Health Engineering, plus project management certification8+ years of airport/aviation experience, including 5+ years in a managerial design & engineering role8+ years in client-side or engineering consultancy roles covering design and supervision of airport infrastructure, utilities, and building servicesAt least 5 years on UAE/GCC airport projects (greenfield or brownfield)Proven ability to translate the needs of multiple airport stakeholders into designProficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks/BIM, and MS OfficeStrong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at onceFacilities Management experience is an advantage