Design and User Interface Manager

Job description

the employer Middle East is seeking a Design & Interface Manager - Aviation Projects to support the delivery of a major airport modernisation programme in Dammam, KSA. The role will lead design coordination and interface management across a complex aviation project, working closely with clients, airport operators, consultants, contractors, authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing key design interfaces, stakeholder engagement, programme dependencies, and technical coordination activities to support the successful delivery of the project in line with quality, schedule, and operational requirements

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, with a minimum of five years supporting major aviation programmes
• Strong understanding of airport planning principles, passenger terminal operations, and aviation design requirements
• Experience managing complex interfaces across multiple consultants, contractors, stakeholders, and project packages
• Working knowledge of BIM processes, Common Data Environments (CDE), and ISO 19650 standards
• Experience delivering design solutions within operational environments, including phased implementation and maintaining continuity of operations
• Familiarity with relevant international aviation regulations, industry standards, and authority requirements, including ICAO and IATA guidance
• Strong coordination, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with 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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