Senior Design Manager

Job description

Accountable for ensuring full compliance with all FIFA and World Cup requirements across the Stadium Programme. Provides authoritative interpretation, assurance and strategic guidance, ensuring designs, construction and operations align with FIFA expectations. Manages risk, cost, schedule and legacy outcomes

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Sports Venue Design, Project Management or related discipline
• extensive hands‑on experience with FIFA World Cup stadiums or major event venues across design, delivery or operations
• proven engagement with FIFA, Local Organising Committees or World Cup authorities and strong understanding of FIFA stadium standards and approval processes
• programme‑level experience managing multiple stadiums/venues balancing compliance, risk, cost and legacy outcomes
• strong technical knowledge of stadium design, construction, overlay, safety, security, broadcast, media and operations with ability to interpret complex regulations
• excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, credible under pressure, commercially aware, collaborative and confident to challenge

Skills