Principal Architect - Theme Park

AtkinsRéalis; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Architect in Dubai for an exciting Theme Park project. The role involves overseeing design, client liaison, and managing a large team, requiring over 10 years of experience in architecture and relevant software proficiency. As part of a leading firm, you will work on innovative projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes while adhering to financial budgets and deadlines.

Benefits

Medical and life insurance cover

22 calendar days annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual flight allowance to point of origin

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect with 10+ years post qualification experience.
• Experience managing teams and working on large mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front-end design work and planning.
• Supervise the preparation of tender documents and site inspections.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage project delivery.

Skills

Design & New Build experience

Knowledge of ME Building Codes

Client and stakeholder facing experience

Team management

Site Experience

Education

Qualified Architect

LEED AP

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

AtkinsRealis are looking for a Principal Architect to be based in Dubai, UAE for an exciting Theme Park project.

Responsibilities

Front end design work and planning

Client, Employer and Stakeholder Liaison

Supervise the Concept, Prelim and Detail Design documentation

Supervise the work of external 3D Visualisers

Prepare and deliver presentations

Assist with bid proposals and presentation of bids

Preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals to the client

Involvement with Value Engineering

Supervise the preparation of applications for planning and building control departments

Supervise the preparation of tender documents for contracts

Site Inspections and Construction Support

Resolving problems and issues that arise during construction

Keeping within financial budgets and deadlines

Coordinating with contractors and other professionals

Controlling a project from start to finish

Technical management of a team

Relevant experience in a senior level on large mixed use projects.

Qualified Architect with at least 10 years post qualification experience - Preferably registered in UK, USA or Australia.

Design & New Build experience

Good all round experience from front end to delivery

Good understanding of ME Buildings Codes

Experience managing teams

Client and stakeholder facing experience

Site Experience

Design and Build Experience

Currently based in KSA

LEED AP

Middle East Experience

Sketch up

REVIT

AutoCAD

The Individual

The right candidates would be pragmatic, intuitive, well organised and creative.

Will work as a member of a team and be expected to contribute to team performance and demonstrate use of initiative

Must be able to manage a large team of staff and work to tight deadlines

Keep calm under pressure

We offer an excellent package which includes :

Medical and life insurance cover

22 calendar days annual leave

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

AtkinsRealis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. 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, victimisation 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

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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.