Design & Interface Manager - Aviation

Job description

the employer Middle East seeks a Design & Interface Manager for a major airport modernisation programme in Dammam, KSA. The role leads design coordination and interface management across a complex aviation project, collaborating with clients, airport operators, consultants, contractors, authorities and multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary design integration; developing the Design Management Plan, Interface Register and design schedule; managing interfaces among clients, consultants and contractors; coordinating design packages and supporting project phasing and construction sequencing; leading BIM collaboration and clash resolution; overseeing design reviews, change management and quality assurance; facilitating technical workshops and coordination meetings; monitoring design progress, risks and reporting to leadership; supporting major aviation infrastructure delivery; and promoting team collaboration to meet programme, quality, safety and commercial goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• minimum 18 years' experience in multidisciplinary design management on large‑scale infrastructure or aviation projects
• proficiency in design and interface management within airport and aviation environments with at least five years supporting major aviation programmes
• strong understanding of airport planning, passenger terminal operations and aviation design requirements
• experience managing complex interfaces across consultants, contractors and stakeholders
• proficiency in BIM processes, Common Data Environments (CDE) and ISO 19650 standards
• experience delivering design solutions in operational settings with phased implementation and continuity of operations
• familiarity with international aviation regulations, industry standards and authority requirements such as ICAO and IATA
• strong coordination, stakeholder management and communication skills
• proven ability to lead design coordination, manage technical interfaces and achieve design delivery within programme and quality objectives.

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