Design Engineer Manager

Company Overviewa pioneering leader in the United Arab Emirates water and wastewater treatment industry since 1992. Building upon decades of expertise and innovation it has been founded to expand the groups footprint into the Indian market delivering end-to-end infrastructure solutions in water and wastewater treatment desalination and environmental engineering. The company aims to bring its proven international standards sustainable technologies and technical excellence to India supporting industrial municipal and environmental projects across the country. With a strong foundation in engineering excellence project management and client-focused solutions it is committed to advancing water infrastructure fostering sustainability and contributing to Indias growing demand for reliable and efficient water management systemsKey ResponsibilitiesA. Design LeadershipLead and manage the end-to-end design: Concept Basic Detailed Engineering. Review validate and approve all engineering deliverables (P&IDs hydraulic calculations layouts SLDs BOQs technical specifications data sheets). Ensure alignment of design with client requirements project specifications and authority standards. Provide technical solutions for complex design issues and cross-discipline challenges. Maintain high standards of detail accuracy and constructability.B. Detailed Engineering Planning & Forecasting (Critical Responsibility)Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)Prepare a complete detailed Work Breakdown Structure for every project. Break work into discipline-wise and package-wise tasks.Engineering Deliverables PlanningDefine all deliverables required for Concept Basic and Detailed Engineering. Develop a full engineering deliverable register with timelines. Track progress daily/weekly and ensure zero delays.Forecasting & Resource AllocationEstimate engineering hours required for each discipline. Assign tasks to Mechanical Electrical Process Civil (vendor) and drafting teams. Identify bottlenecks early and take corrective action.Coordination with Execution TeamProvide construction inputs such as foundation loads cable routing piping routes method statements and installation drawings. Ensure engineering supports procurement by delivering timely data sheets specifications and vendor approvals. Align engineering milestones with procurement and site execution.Monitoring & ControlConduct weekly engineering review meetings. Maintain dashboards showing % progress pending items risks and recovery plans. Take ownership of resolving delays and design gaps.AccountabilityEnsure zero rework due to engineering errors. Ensure design deliverables do not delay procurement or site execution. Take responsibility for maintaining the engineering schedule end-to‑end.C. Project Execution & Technical SupportSupport tender engineering and technical proposals. Participate in technical meetings with clients consultants and OEMs. Lead design review HAZOP value engineering and coordination meetings. Support site teams during installation testing commissioning and troubleshooting. Validate vendor designs and FAT reports.D. Team ManagementLead and mentor a team of 10 engineers across Mechanical Electrical Process and Drafting disciplines. Review and monitor individual performance and output quality. Build engineering capability through training and technical development. Ensure effective internal coordination between all design disciplines.E. Quality & DocumentationEstablish internal engineering standards templates and checklists. Ensure all drawings and documents are IFC quality. Manage document control and versioning through engineering document management systems. Ensure compliance with international standards: AWWA ASTM ASME BS IEC NFPA etc.F. Stakeholder CoordinationCoordinate with clients consultants technology licensors and government authorities. Present designs during technical workshops and approval meetings. Support procurement during vendor evaluation and finalization.Required Technical ExpertiseSWRO Plants: intake systems pre-treatment membrane design ERDs posttreatment.STPs: MBBR SBR MBR IFAS tertiary treatment sludge systems.ZLD Systems: high-TDS treatment evaporators crystallizers.Foul Sewage & Stormwater Pumping Stations: pump sizing surge analysis hydraulics.Hydraulics: pipe sizing head loss surge pump selection.Electrical: load analysis SLDs MCC design cable sizing.Instrumentation: instrument selection IO lists control philosophy SCADA basics.International Codes: AWWA ASTM ASME BS IEC NFPA DEWA/ADDC/SEWA guidelines.Qualification RequirementsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Electrical or Chemical Engineering.Master's degree preferred.Minimum 20 years in water & wastewater design.Minimum 5 years as a Design Manager or Senior Engineering Manager.Soft Skills & Work StyleHighly detail-oriented and methodical.Strong planner with excellent forecasting abilities.Hands-on designer with deep technical competence.Excellent communication and documentation skills.Strong leader