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** At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! Activate your Personal Job Alerts Activate your Personal Job Alerts now and you will be notified of opportunities as soon as they are advertised. Current SJ Employees If you are a current SJ employee, please apply for available positions in the Group by using the Internal Career Site SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables. A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. SJ is #23 in Engineering News-Record’s 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, #14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association.
