Design Manager - 100% (m/f)

ARX is a global network of specialists in engineering, design, and architecture. Our team offers 360° consulting, project management, and technical services in: 

airports, bridges, buildings, cableways,
digital innovation, environment, equipment,
geology, geotechnics, hydropower, metros,
nuclear plants, oil & gas, pipelines, ports,
railways, river engineering, roads, traffic,
tunnels, and water/wastewater treatment. 

With offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, our agile task force combines global expertise with local know-how. The result is our uniquely "glocal" approach, which allows us to meet the specific needs of each community while incorporating international best practices. At ARX, smart minds strive for a sustainable future, transforming communities one innovative project at a time. 

People are the heart and soul of ARX. We are a home for innovators, visionaries, and experts to develop talents, launch careers, and collaborate with fellow specialists. ARX values individuals. Believing their brilliance and determination will provide solutions to tomorrow's challenges, we welcome professionals who will both benefit from and enrich our team.

ARX, marks a significant expansion into the Middle East with its offices in UAE and KSA. This underscores our dedication to innovation and engineering excellence, bolstering our position in the dynamic GCC market. 

For our office in Riyadh, we are looking for

Design Manager – 100% (m/f)

The ideal candidate is a dynamic and results-oriented engineering professional with over 12 years of experience in managing complex infrastructure and building projects. This role requires strategic leadership in coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, managing project risks, and ensuring technical and commercial delivery excellence. A proven track record in stakeholder engagement, design quality control, and value-driven engineering solutions is essential. Experience in energy-efficient design, digital delivery coordination (e.g., BIM), and resource planning will be considered an added advantage. The role requires both high-level technical acumen and strong interpersonal capabilities to lead teams, maintain client confidence, and align design outputs with project goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams across infrastructure and built environment projects, ensuring technical quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate all stages of design, from concept through detailed design and IFC submissions, ensuring integration of client requirements and authority standards.
• Drive technical excellence by implementing QA/QC processes and promoting best practices across all disciplines (civil, MEP, structural, architectural, etc.).
• Collaborate closely with clients, consultants, authorities, and contractors to manage expectations, address technical queries, and achieve approvals.
• Support digital delivery processes including BIM coordination, design documentation management, and structured review workflows.
• Identify and mitigate design risks, particularly related to environmental, regulatory, sustainability, and technical interfaces.
• Lead internal resource planning and manage team development and engagement within the design stream.
• Contribute to value engineering, innovation, and whole-life design strategies including low carbon and energy-efficient system integration.
• Prepare project reports, progress documentation, and present status updates to internal leadership and client teams.
• Support proposal development and contribute to design planning and fee estimation for new opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Architectural Engineering; Master's degree or equivalent is preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in design/project management with significant exposure to GCC projects.
• Prior experience leading building services or multidisciplinary design teams is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of regional codes, authority standards, and construction processes.
• Proven leadership abilities with a track record of managing large, complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and presentation skills.
• A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., PMP, PMI) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of land development design, construction methodologies, and relevant industry standards.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

We Offer:

• Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking, synergistic, and innovative team.
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects driving Middle East / North African regions development.
• Personalized professional growth and developmental avenues tailored to your career aspirations.

If you would you like to join our highly motivated and very successful team, please send us your complete application!

Sector: Construction/Civil Engineering

Role: Engineering

Will manage other people: No

Job type: Permanent job

Career level: Employee