Design Manager - Buildings, Infrastructure, & Marine

Role Overview

Design Manager - Buildings, Infrastructure, & Marine with Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, based in Dubai.

Company Overview

Six Construct is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company is a multi-services operator in commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure, and marine-related projects. Six Construct currently employs approximately 4,000 in the Middle East and 10,000 worldwide. The organization combines a highly skilled workforce, strategic planning, and innovative use of technology to address complex business challenges.

Role Purpose

Support the Head of Engineering in the Engineering Department by managing multidisciplinary design processes, coordinating with consultants and stakeholders, and ensuring the development of safe, cost-effective, and technically compliant engineering solutions across building, infrastructure, and marine projects during tendering and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering Management

• Support the Head of Engineering in the review, development, and evaluation of tender and project designs.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage external design consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure deliverables meet project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Review and validate design submissions, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and local authority regulations.
• Identify design risks and opportunities and propose mitigation measures and value engineering solutions.

Tender Support

• Provide technical support to the Tender Department during bid preparation.
• Review FEED documentation and provide feedback on design strategies.
• Support quantity take-offs, design planning, consultant scopes, technical clarifications, and risk assessments.
• Participate in the development of innovative and cost-effective technical solutions that enhance BESIX's competitiveness.

Project Delivery Support

• Provide timely technical support to project teams during construction.
• Coordinate design reviews, technical workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
• Resolve technical issues arising during execution and ensure alignment with design intent.
• Conduct site visits and provide engineering support to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Liaise with project managers, technical managers, clients, consultants, and authorities throughout the project lifecycle.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with BESIX QA/QC procedures and HSE requirements.
• Verify compliance with international design codes and standards including ACI, Eurocodes, British Standards, AASHTO, and ASTM standards, and relevant local regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and the development of engineering best practices within the department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering design and construction, covering both design office and site environments.
• Minimum 5 years in a Design Manager, Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design projects across buildings and infrastructure sectors.
• Experience in marine projects including ports, jetties, quay walls, marinas, waterfront developments, or coastal infrastructure is required.
• Professional Engineering certification is an advantage.
• Additional qualifications in Project Management or Design Management are beneficial.
• Previous experience with major contractors, engineering consultancies, or design-build organizations is preferred.
• Experience supporting tenders, design verification, consultant management, and value engineering initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of building, infrastructure, and marine engineering design.
• Sound understanding of design management principles and project delivery processes.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating structural, civil, architectural, MEP, and marine engineering disciplines.
• Strong understanding of design verification, constructability reviews, and risk management.
• Proficient in international engineering codes, standards, and local authority requirements.
• Ability to develop practical, buildable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• Competitive benefits package.
• Positive workplace culture.
• Opportunity to work with a leading international construction group.
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects in the Middle East.
• Collaborative, diverse, and professional work environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.