lead principal urban planner

1 week ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobs For Humanity Full time

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRalis is a world-leading design engineering and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world.

We have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we're on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long-term sustainable development, healthy living, and vibrant communities.

Due to the tremendous growth occurring, we currently have an opportunity for a Lead Principal Urban Planner to work in a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers. The fast-paced work environment enables team members to work on a variety of projects. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking to develop their international experience with a world-renowned multidisciplinary consultant.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the design and delivery of a variety of projects often happening concurrently.
  • Take ownership of medium to large scale design and production packages under the supervision of the Design/Project Director.
  • Organise and graphically develop client presentations.
  • Work to a programme for deliverables and advise senior staff of any issues which may affect delivery.
  • Work within agreed design standards and parameters with senior staff.
  • Ensure the quality of deliverables meet the expectations of senior staff.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary multicultural team.
  • Undertake technical coordination with other disciplines.

Requirements:

  • Degree of postgraduate qualification in urban design, urban planning, landscape architecture, or related field and preferably with a professional affiliation (or eligible for membership).
  • Candidates will ideally have a minimum of 15 years relevant working experience in urban design, urban planning, and master planning.
  • Lead the production of high-quality urban planning design and master planning project submissions in the UAE, KSA, and the wider Middle East and Africa.
  • Lead in the preparation of technical bids and fee proposals for master planning and urban design projects and other major infrastructure projects where appropriate.
  • Strong design and graphics capabilities and ability to communicate ideas via various visual and graphic media including hand and computer graphics.
  • Fully conversant with Adobe Creative Suite with demonstrable graphics and visualisation skills.
  • Competent in PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, and AutoCAD.
  • Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team desirable.
  • Strong design management, report production, and coordination skills.
  • An understanding of sustainability issues within the public realm (LEED or similar experience is an advantage).
  • Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
  • Capable of working on own initiative or as part of a larger multidisciplinary team.
  • Have a logical and organized approach to project delivery of project outputs.
  • Will be required to travel within the Middle East region to projects in a variety of geographical locations including Saudi Arabia.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, attending meetings, workshops, and seminars.
  • Other duties associated with the main role and responsibilities will be requested from time to time.

Why choose AtkinsRalis?

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health, and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer an excellent package which includes:

  • A competitive salary.
  • 26 working days annual leave (6-day work week).
  • Medical and life insurance cover.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour free advice on financial, legal, and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness, and nutrition consultants.

AtkinsRalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization, and bullying regardless of an individual's gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement.

Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection, or promotion according to the employee's ability.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

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