Job Description

Senior Design Manager

Buro Happold

Free placement
Free placement

Job ID: 624996

04 May 2026

Job ID: 624996

04 May 2026

Job Location

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Experience

3 to 4 years

Qualification Level

Graduate

Job Function

Architect / Interior Design / Structural Design / Landscape

Skillset

project management, fostering design quality, team mentorship, and clear communication

Preferred Jobseekers

Jobseekers from any country

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Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your experience of Design Management in Engineering Consultancy might just make you our new Senior Design Manager.



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Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.



Your next role

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.

You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.


Provide technical input into design-related material and deliverables within the scope of BH
Leading the BIM approach to design development and collaboration
Management of issues, risks and project change requests related to design, to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.
Overseeing RIBA design stages within individual projects, and masterplan developments.
Reviewing design submissions for gateway approvals
Partaking in value engineering and cost validation exercises
Supporting the Project Manager/Director in the overall project deliverables
Creating RFPs for design consultants and related activities
Writing weekly and monthly reports on the design progress
Client liaison on all design matters
Develop the best way in which programs or projects are to be structured, directed and managed, including the optimal organisation structure, authority and decision-making roles
Define the organisation of the design and delivery process, including the level of client interface and oversight, resources and skills, design cycles, assurance approach, information and communication management and design packaging approach
Support the Project Planner in developing the schedule and strategic milestones, analyse key dependencies and test various phasing options.
Evaluate the progress of a project to detect limitations or faults in order to seek solutions to a more efficient process
Use processes to delegate and ensure even distribution of tasks to project team members
Conduct feasibility studies and oversee the selection of consultants and sub-consultants
Support the growth and improvement of the PDM processes and procedures

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