Design Manager

Egis is a global player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in more than 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 22,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

About the Role

• Providing technical guidance, governance and day-to-day coordination of all contractor design review activities for contractual conformance
• Drafting and reviewing the status and adequacy of the design review plan to ensure continuing suitability and effectiveness
• Receiving, distributing, and tracking design reviews of the contractors design submittals for the duration of design and construction
• Contributing to the successful delivery of the project by leading and coordinating cross-discipline interfaces from a technical design perspective
• Ensuring appropriate processes and skills are in place to assure the safety and integrity of all engineering deliverables and projects
• Developing and managing a large multidisciplinary team of design engineers to raise the level of their technical capability and understanding
• Regularly engaging with the project senior management team when determining the allocation of resources (design / engineering) to support the project and initiating changes when necessary
• Providing leadership, direction and guidance to staff to ensure quality technical services are provided that meet both the project and client requirements
• Identifying and managing the delivery of information required by the contractors, the client and other internal and external stakeholders; monitoring their progress against agreed delivery dates
• Liaising with the client and the contractor to establish their requirements and to discuss technical solutions
• Identifying risks and opportunities associated with coordination (e.g. differing time scales for developing inter-related design solutions) and reporting back to the project senior leadership team
• Identifying, reviewing and advocating changes (variations) to designs in terms of technical capability, cost effectiveness, scope, durability and maintainability of design solutions

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