Senior Design Manager

Parsons

Job Title
Senior Design Manager Wet Utilities Parsons Corporation Dubai, UAE
Job Description
Senior Design Manager Wet Utilities Parsons Corporation Dubai, UAE

Position Overview
This Senior Design Manager role with Parsons Corporation in Dubai focuses on leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver major wet utilities, land development, and infrastructure projects across the Middle East. The position is ideal for senior professionals with deep experience in stormwater, sewer, and drainage design, and offers strong long-term growth within Dubai s infrastructure engineering sector.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

* Lead design development for complex wet utilities and land development projects across the region
* Work with engineers, architects, project managers, and project directors to coordinate design requirements, technical standards, and compliance
* Oversee the design process, supervise project staff, and support coordination with authorities for zoning and land-use requirements
* Provide discipline input to staffing budgets, forecasting, assignment schedules, and resource planning
* Monitor design quality and overall project progress to ensure production standards are met
* Collaborate with Project Managers to address and prevent technical, schedule, or productivity-related challenges
* Contribute to standards, procedures manuals, and recommend improvements to engineering workflows
* Provide input for annual salary planning and discipline development
* Participate in pre-contract and business development activities as a technical expert
* Support the Quality Improvement Program and actively contribute to internal committees and knowledge-sharing initiatives
* Lead technical outputs on major multidisciplinary projects as the nominated design manager

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor s degree in civil engineering or a related field
* Minimum 18 years of experience in infrastructure or land development design, including at least 10 years in the Middle East
* Strong background in wet utilities design covering stormwater, sewer, and drainage networks
* Experience managing large teams of engineers, designers, and technical specialists
* Deep knowledge of UAE regulations, building codes, and engineering standards
* Proven ability to lead complex engineering assignments and resolve technical challenges
* Strong command of engineering software tools and current industry technologies
* Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working with contractors, consultants, and government entities
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
* Master s degree or Professional Engineer registration is an advantage

Skills Set

* Wet utilities design (stormwater, sewer, drainage)
* Infrastructure engineering management
* Land development design
* Team leadership and resource planning
* Engineering software proficiency
* Regulatory and authority coordination
* Technical problem-solving
* Quality management and process improvement
* Multidisciplinary project delivery

Why Join Us

* Opportunity to lead high-profile wet utilities and infrastructure projects across Dubai
* Work within a global engineering organization recognized for technical leadership and innovation
* Strong pathways for advancement and professional growth in a competitive engineering market
* Collaborative, people-focused culture that supports continuous improvement
* Exposure to major regional development programs and advanced engineering systems