Lead Architect

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a Project Manager to oversee semiconductor and clean-room projects. The ideal candidate will have over 22 years of architectural design experience and proficiency in design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Rhino. Responsibilities include managing project scope, ensuring compliance with design standards, and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-profile projects while adhering to budgetary constraints. Comprehensive benefits and potential remote work opportunities offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave balance

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Relocation assistance

24/7 access to specialists in various fields

Qualifications

• 22 years of architectural design and management experience post-undergraduate.
• Experience managing international design consultants across sectors and typologies.
• Construction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Scope & Schedule ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and design standards.
• Deliver architectural designs for diverse typologies.
• Supervise production from visualization through pre-concept to detailed design stages.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex high-profile projects.

Skills

Excellent conceptual and aesthetic design skills

Fluent in English with strong communication and negotiation skills

Proficient in Revit

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Rhino

Proficient in Adobe Suite

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

Strong organizational skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

Architecture from a recognized university

Postgraduate degree in Architecture or Urban Design

International accreditations (RIBA, AIA or equivalent)

Sustainability certifications (LEED, PQP or equivalent)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Grasshopper

V-Ray

Job description

Job Description

This position requires all round professional ability and self-motivation. You will be required to manage Semiconductor / Clean-room projects as Project Manager. You will be responsible for project performance in terms of HSE schedule design scope quality stakeholders process risk project administration and cost. You will be required to perform duties diligently to the quality standards set by the Company and conform to the Companys policies and business systems and be always committed to their implementation and continuous improvement.

Overview

This position requires all round professional ability and self-motivation. You will be required to manage Semiconductor / Clean-room projects as Project Manager. You will be responsible for project performance in terms of HSE schedule design scope quality stakeholders process risk project administration and cost. You will be required to perform duties diligently to the quality standards set by the Company and conform to the Companys policies and business systems and be always committed to their implementation and continuous improvement.

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 THE LINE Architecture mandate as part of the Senior Management team including stakeholder engagement.
• Manage the design process creatively emphasizing aesthetic excellence.
• Collaborate with THE LINE 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 NEOM 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

• 22 years of architectural design and management experience post-undergraduate.
• Proven expertise in managing international design consultants across sectors and typologies.
• Experience in residential commercial public healthcare and educational designs.
• Construction experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in large complex programs with a focus on quality and innovation.

Education & Certifications

• 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.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• 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

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds 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. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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At 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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