Design Manager

• Global engineering and design consultancy with strong regional and international project exposure
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering complex urban developments
• Lead design management and coordination for a large-scale urban development project based in Oman

About Surbana Jurong Group:

Surbana Jurong Group is a global engineering and design consultancy delivering integrated solutions across urban development, infrastructure, transport, water, and energy sectors.

Headquartered in Singapore, the Group operates across more than 40 countries with over 16,000 professionals worldwide.

This is an Expression of Interest for a proposal-based role, and appointment is subject to project award and client approval.

About the role:

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for an experienced Design Manager to support a large-scale urban development and master planning project in Oman.

The role will be based in Oman for an anticipated duration of approximately 12 to 15 months and will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary design delivery, client engagement, and coordination with international design partners and local sub consultants.

This role is suited to a senior Design Manager with strong consultancy experience and the ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary design environments.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams across master planning and infrastructure workstreams
• Act as a primary interface with the client and key stakeholders
• Coordinate with international design partners and local sub consultants
• Manage design development in line with approved briefs, scope, programme, and budget
• Lead design reviews, stage gate approvals, and technical coordination
• Ensure compliance with contractual, technical, and governance requirements
• Support procurement activities, including RFP and tender documentation
• Provide bid stage input and support transition into project delivery upon award

Key requirements:

• Degree in architecture, engineering, planning, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in design management within a consultancy or client-side environment
• Strong background in large-scale urban, township, or mixed-use developments
• Proven client-facing and stakeholder management capability
• Experience working across the GCC region
• Prior Oman experience is highly desirable
• Willingness to be based in Oman for the project duration

Why Join Us?

At Surbana Jurong Group, we bring together talent, teamwork, innovation, and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.

All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function, and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ Group employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Recruitment disclaimer:

This Expression of Interest does not guarantee an offer of employment. Appointment is subject to project award, client approval, and internal governance processes.

**Only successful candidates will be contacted**