Design Manager

About the role

The Design Manager will lead and coordinate all design activities for airport and civil aviation infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery from concept through construction while meeting regulatory, schedule, budget and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design development process for airport terminals, runways, taxiways, aprons, cargo and support facilities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architectural, structural, civil, MEP, ICT, security and specialist aviation systems.
• Ensure design deliverables are completed on time and comply with ICAO, IATA, FAA, EASA and local authority standards.
• Review and approve drawings, specifications and technical reports, and manage design interfaces with airside and landside operations.
• Act as primary liaison with clients, airport authorities, consultants and contractors, organising design reviews and workshops.
• Lead value‑engineering initiatives, identify design risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor design budgets, schedules and resources, and support procurement and construction teams during technical evaluations.
• Oversee quality assurance, design audits and compliance with international aviation standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Aviation Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 12–15 years of design management experience, including at least 5 years on airport or major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record delivering airport terminals, airside infrastructure and related facilities.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams on large‑scale projects.
• Professional registration or chartership desirable.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Navisworks
• BIM 360 / ACC
• Civil 3D
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Bluebeam
• MS Office Suite