Principal Urban Designer

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Principal Urban Designer to lead urban design projects and manage multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and strong technical skills in urban design and project management. This role offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for travel within the region.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Discretionary bonus program

Transportation and housing allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in urban design.
• Strong design and graphics capabilities.
• Understanding of sustainability issues.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and delivery of projects.
• Lead production of high-quality submissions.
• Organize client presentations.

Skills

Urban design

Communication

Adobe Creative Suite

Design management

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification in urban design

Tools

AutoCAD

PowerPoint

MS Word

Excel

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 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 strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

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.
• Other duties associated with the main role and responsibilities will be requested from time to time.

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.

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 Well‑being Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst its 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 seeks 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.