Senior Architect

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Architect to lead the full spectrum of architectural design for diverse typologies in Abu Dhabi. You will manage scope, schedule, and design integration while ensuring compliance with standards and budget constraints, guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept to detailed design.

Fluency in English, 13+ years of experience, and expertise in Revit, AutoCAD, and Rhino are essential.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of architectural design and management experience.
• Proven experience with 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 focus on quality and innovation.

Responsibilities

• 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 Senior Management team, including stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with Design Group, Delivery team, and Project team on design delivery from concept to completion.
• Prepare, develop, and edit drawings and presentations effectively.
• Oversee and manage Architects, Designers, Managers, and Professionals within the department.

Skills

Architectural leadership

Team management

Client communication

Problem solving

Time management

Creative design

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Postgraduate Architecture/Urban Design

International accreditations (RIBA/AIA)

LEED/sustainability certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Grasshopper

V-Ray

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Architect will oversee the full spectrum of architecture design. Manage the full spectrum of architecture design for different asset types across. Serves as a capable professional in an architectural design team, leading work on specific elements of a project with minimal direction and supervision of a Senior Architect or senior team member.

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 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

• 13+ 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

• 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.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• 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.

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