Design Manager (EOI)

Surbana Jurong Group is a global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of expertise. Headquartered in Singapore, our team of 16,000 professionals operates across 120+ offices worldwide. We specialize in delivering sustainable solutions across sectors such as transportation, water, healthcare, and renewables.

We are seeking a Design Manager – Aviation to lead and oversee the design of a high-profile aviation project in Riyadh. The successful candidate will ensure design excellence, project efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction while maintaining compliance with industry standards and best practices.

• Lead and manage the design process for aviation infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with ICAO, FAA, and GACAR (preferred) standards.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams, overseeing project deliverables from concept to detailed design.
• Ensure technical excellence in airside, landside, and terminal infrastructure design.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Implement and maintain certified management systems, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to design teams.
• Support project planning, budgeting, and risk management.

Experience:

• Minimum of 12+ years of experience in aviation infrastructure design and project management.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary aviation projects.
• Experience in an engineering consulting environment with a strong understanding of airport project delivery processes.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of airport planning, airfield design, and aviation regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AviPlan, and other relevant aviation design software.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Airport Planning, Engineering, or Project Management (preferred).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE) status is required.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes to SJ-MEjobs@surbanajurong.com with “Design Manager – Aviation | Riyadh” as the subject line.

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Note: All recruitment activities go through our resourcing function. This role does not require agency input. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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