Senior Architect

Snc-Lavalin; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to oversee all phases of architecture design across diverse asset typologies, including residential, commercial, healthcare, and education. You will lead a design-driven team, coordinating with engineers, project managers, and executives to deliver high-quality, compliant designs from concept through detailed development.

The role requires fluency in English and a proven track record in leading large-scale projects with international

Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial and commercial project management.
• Familiarity with international standards, codes, and procedures.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on large-scale projects.
• Strong design leadership and communication skills.
• Sustainability and safety in design experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full spectrum of architecture design across asset types.
• Lead design delivery from concept to detailed design.
• Manage scope, schedule, and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and project teams.
• Lead architectural design reviews and stakeholder engagement.
• Supervise design team members and mentors.

Skills

Conceptual design

English fluency

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor in Architecture

Postgraduate in Architecture/Urban Design

International accreditations (RIBA/AIA)

Sustainability certifications (LEED/PQP)

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.

About you 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

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

• 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.

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. Find out more.

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. 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 Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.