Lead Principal Urban Designer

1 month ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates AtkinsRéalis Full time

As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, Atkins Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine innovation, imagination, and best practice.

We currently have an opportunity for a **Lead Principal Urban Designer** to work in a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers to work on a large-scale project in KSA. 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.

**About AtkinsRéalis**

**Responsibilities**:

- Take ownership of a large scale design and production packages under the supervision of the Design/Project Director.
- Organize and graphicly 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 co-ordination with other disciplines.

**Requirements**:

- Degree of post graduate qualification in urban design, urban planning landscape architecture, or related field and preferably with a professional affiliation (or eligible for membership)
- 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 and 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

**Rewards & Benefits**:
We offer an excellent package which includes:

- A competitive salary
- Accommodation allowance
- Transportation allowance
- Annual leave
- Medical and life insurance cover
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 22 working days annual leave (based on 5 days working a week)
- Flight allowance

**Equal Opportunities Statement**

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 employees’ ability.



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