Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Job description

As lead infrastructure engineer - wet utilities reporting to head of infrastructure delivery working from our design studio at the Al Hudaiba Awards office in Dubai.

The lead infrastructure engineer - wet utilities will lead and manage the design and delivery of wet infrastructure networks including irrigation, stormwater, sewerage, potable water, and firefighting systems for large-scale and mixed-use master developments. The role requires extensive experience in wet utilities design and authority coordination within Dubai ensuring full compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM), RTA, and DEWA standards and regulations.

Job responsibilities

Design management & technical leadership

• Lead the design coordination and review of wet utilities networks including potable water, TSE/irrigation, stormwater drainage, and sewer network both gravity and pressurised networks.
• Manage and supervise consultants and internal design teams to ensure timely and technically sound design delivery.
• Review and approve design reports, hydraulic calculations, layouts, and construction drawings.
• Ensure all designs comply with the latest Dubai Municipality (DM) Infrastructure Design Guidelines, DEWA water standards, and RTA requirements.
• Coordinate wet utilities designs with other infrastructure and architectural disciplines (roads, dry utilities, and landscape).

Authority coordination

• Serve as the main point of contact with relevant authorities such as DM, DEWA, RTA, and DDA for all wet utilities matters.
• Manage and track authority submission and approval processes across all project stages.
• Respond to authority comments and facilitate timely resolutions to ensure smooth project progress.

Project delivery

• Prepare and monitor design delivery schedules ensuring compliance with project timelines and budgets.
• Support the preparation and review of BOQs, technical specifications, and IFC packages.
• Provide technical support and clarification during tendering and construction phases.
• Participate in design coordination and progress meetings with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.

Leadership & management

• Supervise and mentor team of wet utilities design engineers and coordinators.
• Manage consultant performance, scope control, and quality of deliverables.
• Support project management in risk identification, mitigation planning, and decision-making processes.

Skills

• Deep understanding of local authority regulatory framework for infrastructure approvals (RTA, DEWA, DM, etc.).
• Excellent command of hydraulic modelling tools (e.g. WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, or InfoWorks).
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and infrastructure design software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Results-oriented with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Role specific qualifications & training

• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer accreditation.
• Prior experience with developer-led masterplans or consultancy firms handling authority liaison.
• Familiarity with GIS-based utilities data management systems.
• Well experienced in management and design of wet utilities and relevant ancillary pump stations for large developments.

Educational qualification

MSc degree or bachelor's degree in mechanical or civil engineering. Project management certificate is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum 7 - 12 years.

Computer and software proficiency

Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and electrical design tools.

Industries acceptable

Consultant / design studio.

Employment type

Full time.

Vacancy

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