Senior Manager Design/Delivery - Public Realm

The Senior Manager Design/Delivery - Public Realm at JASARA PMC will lead the planning, design, and execution of public realm projects to create vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive public spaces. This role is pivotal in managing the end-to-end delivery process, ensuring that all design and construction activities meet the highest quality standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Delivery Leadership

• Lead planning, mobilisation, and delivery of Public Realm projects, ensuring integration with wider city and programme delivery strategies.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Engineering and Design Management Plans aligned with programme objectives.
• Manage the full lifecycle from design through construction to handover, ensuring quality, safety, and performance targets are met.

Technical Oversight & Governance

• Lead governance and design review processes to ensure compliance with client requirements, standards, and specifications.
• Coordinate technical assurance activities in support of the FIDIC Engineer.
• Ensure consistency in delivery of all Public Realm elements incl. but not limited to; hardscape, softscape, lighting, security, and wayfinding across multiple projects.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Coordinate with internal teams, delivery partners, and contractors to manage interfaces and achieve integrated delivery outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and programme partners.

Programme & Commercial Management

• Support procurement strategies and contractor onboarding to ensure alignment with delivery objectives.
• Monitor programme performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures to maintain schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Contribute to innovative delivery approaches and continuous improvement across the Public Realm portfolio.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, including assignment of responsibilities and performance oversight.
• Drive a high-performance culture through coaching, development, and clear accountability.
• Support recruitment and team capability development as required.

Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure full compliance with corporate governance, contractual obligations, safety requirements, and ethical standards.
• Promote best practice in health, safety, sustainability, and quality across all project activities.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation) preferred.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in large-scale multidisciplinary and Public Realm projects.
• Proven experience delivering Public Realm projects across design and construction phases.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical & Professional
• Strong experience in Public Realm design, procurement, and delivery within complex programmes.
• Knowledge of international standards and regional regulatory frameworks.
• Strong consultant and contractor management capability.
• Leadership & Delivery
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary project teams
• Ability to operate effectively in complex stakeholder and matrix environments
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, including delivery of complex engineering solutions.
• Behavioural Competencies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution ability.
• High level of organisation, prioritisation, and time management.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.

• Additional Experience (Desirable)
• Experience working in the Middle East or on giga/mega projects
• Infrastructure and city-scale delivery experience
• Experience within integrated client/PMC delivery environments