Design Manager - Utilities

RIBA Plan of Work Understanding

• Delivered infrastructure design aligned with RIBA Stages 0–4 (focus on Stages 2–4).

• Understands design evolution across RIBA stages (concept to technical).

• Familiar with LOIN and Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP) processes.

Infrastructure Design & Technical Capability

• Strong background in roads, utilities, stormwater, and grading.

• Experience integrating infrastructure into spatial/urban masterplans.

• Designs with sustainability, climate sensitivity, and constructability in mind.

Design Management & Coordination

• Coordinates across disciplines (architecture, landscape, buildings).

• Understands and applies the Design Responsibility Matrix (DRM).

• Experienced in value engineering, change management, and design compliance.

Project Delivery Experience

• Involved in district-scale projects under RIBA framework.

• Knowledge of early works, enabling infrastructure, and phased delivery.

• Interfaces infrastructure effectively with vertical and landscape design.

Documentation & Technical Submissions

• Prepares/reviews engineering reports and RIBA-aligned design packages.

• Experienced in design submissions to clients and authorities.

• Proficient in BIM and GIS for infrastructure coordination and planning.

Stakeholder & Authority Engagement

• Understands permitting and authority approval pathways.

• Interfaces confidently with clients, consultants, and utility providers.

• Leads coordination meetings and presents infrastructure strategies.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• RIBA-aware, with a holistic design-thinking approach.

• Strong communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Leads teams proactively through multi-disciplinary design processes.

• Min 15 years of experience working on District Masterplans under RIBA requirements.
• Degree in Civil or Infrastructure Engineering.

• Familiarity with RIBA/ARB workflows.

• Chartered status (CEng, PE, or equivalent) preferred.

• Experience in KSA and GCC is preferable.