Senior Architect: Lead High-Impact Design Across Sectors

ATKINSREALIS OVERSEAS - DUBAI BRANCH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; 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 a Senior Architect to oversee the full spectrum of architectural design across diverse asset typologies, from concept to detailed design. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage scope and schedules, and ensure compliance with international standards while driving aesthetic excellence.

You will collaborate with Design, Delivery, and Project teams, supporting safety in design and delivering high-profile projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of architectural design and management experience.
• Experience with international design consultants across multiple typologies.
• Construction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full spectrum of architecture design across multiple asset typologies.
• Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams and consultants to deliver integrated packages.
• Manage delivery from concept to detailed design with attention to schedules and budgets.
• Prepare architectural drawings, documents, and asset briefs for approval.
• Mentor and supervise Architects, Designers, and Engineers within the department.

Skills

Design leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Conceptual & aesthetic design

English fluency

Education

B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture

Postgraduate degree in Architecture or Urban Design

RIBA/AIA accreditation

LEED PQP or equivalent sustainability certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Grasshopper

V-Ray

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Architect to oversee the full spectrum of architectural design across diverse asset typologies, from concept to detailed design. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage scope and schedules, and ensure compliance with international standards while driving aesthetic excellence.

You will collaborate with Design, Delivery, and Project teams, supporting safety in design and delivering high-profile projects in a dynamic environment.