Architect

AtkinsRéalis; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave balance

Discretionary bonus program

Transportation & housing allowances

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Architect to lead large-scale infrastructure design across diverse typologies. The role requires managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and clients, and delivering high-quality architectural solutions from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate has 15 years of experience, international project exposure, and a strong background in design, safety, and sustainability, with construction experience in the region.

Qualifications

• 15 years of architectural design and management experience.
• Proven ability to lead international design consultants across sectors and typologies.
• Experience in site infra projects including utilities, bridges heavy civils; Construction experience in KSA.
• Demonstrated success in large, complex programs with focus on quality and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Manage Scope & Schedule, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and design standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex, high-profile projects.
• Oversee preparation of architectural drawings, briefs, and documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and client departments to ensure design delivery.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership

Multidisciplinary leadership

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Postgraduate Architecture/Urban Design

RIBA/AIA accreditation

LEED/PQP certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Grasshopper

V-Ray

Adobe Suite

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Overview

This Architect is responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing the development of large-scale infrastructure projects. The role involves creating detailed designs, ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards, coordinating with engineers and contractors, and optimizing cost, sustainability, and functionality throughout the project lifecycle.

Your role

• Manage Scope & Schedule, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and design standards.
• Support integration of design packages across disciplines.
• Champion Safety in Design principles and implementation.
• Deliver Architecture mandate as part of the Senior Management team, including stakeholder engagement.
• Manage the design process creatively, emphasizing aesthetic excellence.
• Collaborate with Design Group, Delivery team, and Project team on design delivery from concept to completion.
• Deliver architectural designs for diverse typologies: residential, mixed-use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, civic, cultural, etc.
• Prepare, develop, and edit drawings and presentations effectively.
• Supervise production from visualization through pre-concept, concept, developed, and detailed design stages.
• Lead qualitative architectural design reviews, offering analysis, comments, and recommendations to Executive Management.
• Oversee and manage Architects, Designers, Managers, and Professionals within the department.
• Draft comprehensive architectural documentation from concept through detailed design.
• Ensure Design and Asset Brief compliance, maintaining accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and review architectural asset briefs, manuals, and standard design documents.
• Oversee preparation of materials schedules, sample boards, FF&E schedules, sourcing, and mock-ups.
• Solve design issues creatively while adhering to budget and design approach.
• Communicate and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and client departments.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex, high-profile projects.
• Provide strategic guidance on technical design standards and philosophy.
• Monitor technical compliance throughout design and construction phases.
• Conduct design reviews and recommend solutions aligned with business goals and global standards.
• Prepare and track relevant Capex documentation.
• Build consensus among team members to ensure the best contributions.

About you

Knowledge

• Understanding of financial and commercial project management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk management, scope definition, and scope interfaces.
• Full knowledge of international standards, policies, codes, and procedures.
• Familiarity with Statutory Authorities requirements and Sustainable Design principles.
• Expertise in architectural and urban design to create holistic built environments.

Skills

• Excellent conceptual and aesthetic design skills.
• Fluent in English, with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite; Grasshopper and V-Ray are a plus.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and budgets.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a flexible, collaborative attitude.

Experience

• 15 years of architectural design and management experience post-undergraduate.
• Proven expertise in managing international design consultants across sectors and typologies.
• Experience in site infra projects including utilities, bridges heavy civils
• Construction experience iwithin KSA is required
• Demonstrated success in large, complex programs with a focus on quality and innovation.

Education & Certifications

• B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate degree in Architecture or Urban Design.
• International accreditations (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent).
• Sustainability certifications (LEED, PQP, or equivalent) are highly desirable.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Transportation & housing allowances
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear 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're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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