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About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work. The firm operates in over 50 countries with a team of more than 20,000 experts. As an employee-owned business, Mott MacDonald invests in fostering an environment where individuals feel safe, valued, and empowered with the necessary tools and support.

The Role of Design Manager

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Design Manager to lead project and design management activities for large Built Environment and Infrastructure projects within the Middle East. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this full-time role involves reviewing engineering drawings, design work, and infrastructure planning. The Design Manager will coordinate design activities across project teams, contractors, and client representatives, ensuring effective design controls are in place across disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day design review activities, including stakeholder management, budget control, and reporting.
• Liaise regularly with contractor and client representatives for design review activities.
• Administer the review of design and technical submissions across project disciplines.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for design review activities, including QA/QC and contract compliance.
• Control and report discipline progress to the Project Principal and client representative.
• Identify and report project changes and variations affecting design delivery.
• Monitor project progress and resource allocation for the design review team, initiating changes where required.
• Work with discipline engineers and the Project Principal to resolve design issues.
• Draft and review the design review plan, monitoring its status, adequacy, and continuing effectiveness.
• Identify risks and opportunities associated with design coordination and advise project teams regularly.
• Support continuous improvement and digital ways of working, sharing knowledge and lessons learned.
• Demonstrate safe, ethical, and inclusive behaviours aligned to Mott MacDonald values.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 5 to 10 years of experience in a relevant design management or project leadership role. A strong background in reviewing engineering drawings, design work, and infrastructure planning is required, particularly for large Built Environment and Infrastructure projects.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires on-site presence to manage and coordinate project activities effectively within the region.

Our Commitment

Mott MacDonald is committed to delivering impactful work and fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute. The company expects all employees to uphold safe, ethical, and inclusive behaviours consistent with its core values.