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Lead/principal Urban Designer

Atkins-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Company Description

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Company Name: Atkins

As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, Atkins Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine innovation, imagination, and best practice.

We currently have an opportunity for a Lead Principal Urban Designer to work in a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers to work on a large-scale project in KSA. The fast-paced work environment enables team members to work on a variety of projects. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking to develop their international experience with a world-renowned multidisciplinary consultant.

About AtkinsRéalis

Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of a large scale design and production packages under the supervision of the Design/Project Director.
  • Organize 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)
  • 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

Rewards & Benefits:
We offer an excellent package which includes:

  • A competitive salary
  • Accommodation allowance
  • Transportation allowance
  • Annual leave
  • Medical and life insurance cover
  • Company gratuity scheme
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • 22 working days annual leave (based on 5 days working a week)
  • Flight allowance

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.
  • Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement.
  • Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.