Michael Page Looking for Design Manager at Saudi Arabia Full Time

The Design Manager is responsible for managing and directing all the design activities for all projects, until the point of formal project handover to the Construction Manager. They will also manage and direct the Master Planning process and initiating the Estimation and Bidding process as required. This role includes the management of all related external consultants and government agencies to ensure that all required permitting and approvals are in place.

Client Details

Our client is a regionally reputed giga-project. They are seeking a deign manager, specialized in creating mixed-use destinations, with a focus on hospitality projects.

Description
Develops adequate policies, procedures and processes for the Design Function to maintain efficient operational excellence in order to achieve the overall strategic objectivesDevelops method parameters for the preparation of plans and drawings designs that comply with industry accepted engineering principles, all building codes, the company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.Overseeing the preparation of the draft master plan to be considered for a new project to determine project program as part of the preparation of a project development plan for investment approvalIn conjunction with the Supply Chain Manager, controlling the process of RFP and tendering processes to appoint 3rd party consultants for master plan designFinalising the design program and ensuring that all required permitting and approvals are in place so that a formal handover to PMO can be completed, to mobilise the projectsWorking in conjunction with the Operations to ensure that all internal operations are coordinated in the most professional and efficient manner possibleDevelop design time frame in comply with project development schedule.

Profile
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or other equivalent degree (architecture)Minimum of 8 to 10 years of related experience

Job Offer

The successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary, all-inclusive of basic, housing and transport allowances. It offers the candidate a chance be a part of a Saudi Vision 2030 giga-project.