Design and Interface Manager

Job description

the employer Middle East is seeking a Design & Interface Manager - Aviation Projects to support a major airport modernisation programme in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role leads design coordination and interface management across a complex aviation project, collaborating with clients, airport operators, consultants, contractors, authorities and multidisciplinary project teams. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary design coordination and integration; developing the Design Management Plan, Interface Register and design deliverables schedule; managing interfaces among clients, consultants and contractors; coordinating design packages and supporting project phasing, construction sequencing and operational requirements; leading design coordination reviews and BIM collaboration to resolve clashes; overseeing design reviews, change management and quality assurance; coordinating discipline leads and facilitating technical workshops; monitoring design progress, risks and interface issues with regular reporting; supporting delivery of major aviation infrastructure and airport modernisation programmes; promoting collaboration to achieve programme, quality, safety and commercial goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline
• Master's degree preferred
• minimum 18 years experience in multidisciplinary design management on large‑scale infrastructure or aviation projects
• demonstrable experience in design and interface management within airport and aviation environments for at least five years
• strong understanding of airport planning principles, passenger terminal operations and aviation design requirements
• experience managing complex interfaces across multiple consultants, contractors and stakeholders
• proficient in BIM processes, Common Data Environments (CDE) and ISO 19650 standards
• experience delivering design solutions in operational environments including 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 with ability to engage clients, operators, authorities and multidisciplinary teams
• proven ability to lead design coordination activities, manage technical interfaces and drive design delivery within programme and quality objectives.

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