DGMGM Airport Design

Role Overview

The Head Airports will lead the planning design and delivery of airport infrastructure projects ensuring technical excellence operational efficiency and client satisfaction. This role will drive the growth of the aviation business manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee the successful execution of projects including terminals airside infrastructure and airport systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the strategic vision for the Airports business unit.
• Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team (airside landside terminals systems).
• Drive innovation digitalization (BIM) and best practices in airport design and delivery.

2. Project Delivery & Management

• Oversee the full lifecycle of airport projects: master planning feasibility design and construction support.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Monitor project performance risks and resource allocation.

3. Technical Oversight

• Provide expert input across airport infrastructure including:
  • Airside (runways taxiways aprons)
  • Landside access and planning
  • Terminal planning and passenger flow
  • Airport systems coordination (baggage handling security MEP interfaces)
• Ensure compliance with international and local standards (ICAO FAA EASA DGCA etc.).
• Review and approve critical design deliverables.

4. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary technical and commercial interface with clients airport authorities and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with government agencies operators and partners.
• Represent the organization in key meetings presentations and negotiations.

5. Business Development

• Lead and support bids proposals and tender submissions.
• Identify market opportunities and expand the aviation portfolio.
• Develop partnerships alliances and consortiums for major projects.

6. Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Ensure seamless integration across civil structural MEP systems and operations teams.
• Coordinate with project management procurement and construction teams.

7. Quality Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to QA/QC standards and safety regulations.
• Promote sustainability and environmental compliance in airport design and operations.

Key Requirements

Experience

• 20 years of experience in airport infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership experience in managing large-scale airport projects.
• Strong exposure to terminal design airside infrastructure and airport systems.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in airport planning airside design and terminal operations.
• Familiarity with tools such as Civil 3D AviPlan BIM platforms etc.
• Strong understanding of ICAO and other relevant aviation standards.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Civil Engineering Airport Engineering or related field.
• Professional certifications (Chartered Engineer PMP etc.) preferred.

Additional Information :

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time