Principal Urban Designer

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Principal Urban Designer in Abu Dhabi. The role involves designing and delivering diverse urban projects, ownership of design packages, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring deliverables meet high standards. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in urban design, strong communication abilities, and be proficient in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD. This position offers a tax-free salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in urban design and planning.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Experience in preparing technical bids and fee proposals.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver diverse projects concurrently.
• Take ownership of design and production packages.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Urban design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in urban design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Principal Urban Designer in Abu Dhabi UAE.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911 AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear 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 worlds 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 strategic sectors such as Engineering Services Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.

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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 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).
• Candidates will ideally have minimum 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 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.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care as well as personal health fitness and nutrition consulting.

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.

AtkinsRéalis 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.

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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