Senior Design Manager📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Buro Happold is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant building and infrastructure projects within the region, focusing on technical excellence and proactive design management. The position is integral to Buro Happold's commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes and fostering a culture of continuous learning and entrepreneurial spirit, with an emphasis on sustainability, equity, social impact, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive Design Management for Major Building and/or Infrastructure Projects in the Middle East.
• Oversee and lead design execution by managing remote design teams located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Contribute technical input to design-related materials and deliverables within Buro Happold's scope.
• Lead the BIM approach for design development and collaboration.
• Manage design-related issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and timely project delivery.
• Oversee RIBA design stages for individual projects and masterplan developments.
• Review design submissions for gateway approvals.
• Participate in value engineering and cost validation exercises.
• Support the Project Manager/Director in overall project deliverables.
• Create RFPs for design consultants and related activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on design progress.
• Act as the primary client liaison on all design matters.
• Develop optimal structures, direction, and management approaches for programs or projects, including organizational structure, authority, and decision-making roles.
• Define the organization of the design and delivery process, including client interface, oversight, resources, skills, design cycles, assurance approach, information and communication management, and design packaging.
• Support the Project Planner in developing schedules and strategic milestones, analyzing key dependencies, and testing various phasing options.
• Evaluate project progress to identify limitations or faults and seek solutions for more efficient processes.
• Utilize processes to delegate and ensure even distribution of tasks to project team members.
• Conduct feasibility studies and oversee the selection of consultants and sub-consultants.
• Support the growth and improvement of PDM processes and procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrable leadership skills.
• Proven experience in Design Management within an Engineering Consultancy.
• Experience working with clients and a broad understanding of the design process.
• Ability to operate effectively in a BIM environment.
• A highly organized, creative, and conscientious individual capable of managing multiple key stakeholder expectations.
• A positive, resilient attitude with a willingness to undertake volume work processes.
• Experience of acting as a mentor and coach to their team.
• Proven ability to manage time and act with pace, demonstrating a highly organized approach to work and customer service.

Required Skills

• Design Management
• Engineering Consultancy
• BIM (Building Information Modeling)
• REVIT
• BIM360
• Navisworks
• Excellent written, visualization, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrable leadership skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and technical skills.
• Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
• Adaptability and stress management skills.
• Good IT and mathematical skills.
• Report writing and RFP writing capabilities.
• Customer service orientation.

Work Environment and Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Buro Happold offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package, hybrid working arrangements, and supports continuous professional development through learning programs. Employees are entitled to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions. The company fosters an international culture and values flexible working patterns. Buro Happold is committed to diversity and inclusion, and applications are welcomed from individuals who feel underrepresented in the built environment industry. Please contact r@************************* if any adjustments are needed for the application process.