Design Manager – Stadiums

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |Hybrid Join Sener and Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure At Sener, we are developing complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across the region. We are looking for a Design Manager – Stadiums to join our Riyadh, Saudi Arabia team, leading the complete design lifecycle of FIFA-standard stadium projects. The role requires a structural or architectural engineering background and proven experience managing the full design cycle of major FIFA-standard stadium developments, from concept through detailed and construction-stage design. Key Job Responsibilities: - Lead and manage multidisciplinary design activities across concept, preliminary, detailed, and IFC design stages. - Manage structural and/or architectural design teams, resources, deliverables, programs, technical quality, and design coordination. - Coordinate structural, architectural, MEP, civil, specialist, and other design disciplines. - Lead design reviews, technical workshops, coordination meetings, constructability reviews, and design resolution activities. - Act as a key point of contact with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders on design matters. - Monitor design progress, risks, interfaces, changes, and deliverables. - Review and oversee key design documentation, technical submissions, design changes, and design assurance activities. - Provide design management leadership throughout the complete stadium design lifecycle. Job Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline. - 15+ years of overall experience. - Mandatory experience as a Structural or Architectural Engineer on FIFA-standard stadium projects. - Mandatory experience managing the complete design lifecycle of major FIFA-standard stadium projects. - Strong design management experience across concept, preliminary, detailed, and IFC stages. - Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and deliverables. - Strong understanding of structural and/or architectural design coordination. - Experience managing design programs, risks, interfaces, changes, and technical quality. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working on major international stadium projects. - Experience with international engineering or architectural consultancies. - Experience on large-scale sports or major event venues. - Experience working in the GCC. - Experience with BIM-enabled multidisciplinary design coordination. Why Join Sener? - Multinational working environment - High-impact, large-scale Rail & Metro projects - End-to-end project ownership - Career development and growth opportunities - Mentorship and continuous learning - Hybrid working environment - Competitive salary and benefits - Stable, long-term career with an innovative company - Collaborative and supportive team culture - Opportunity to make a real impact BE PART OF A MISSION THAT MATTER — JOIN SENER If you are passionate, values meaningful work, and want to be part of a company that builds things that matter.