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Architecture Senior Associate

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

We are seeking A highly motivated Senior Associate (P3B) to join our Buildings Design team in Dubai, UAE. This role requires an organised and driven chartered professional who can lead complex architectural projects from inception to IFC documentation, deliver creative and technical design excellence, whilst take accountability for project utilisation and budgetary constraints. The role will require the individual to lead multiple project teams, contribute to bid preparation and project client relationship management. Senior Associates also play a visible role in representing the firm within professional organisations and industry events.

Your role

  • Project Leadership: Lead multiple complex architectural projects, ensuring design quality, programme delivery, and compliance with budgetary and regulatory requirements
  • Team Coordination: Direct and mentor project teams of architects and engineers, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development
  • Design Excellence: Champion innovative and contextually relevant architectural solutions, maintaining high design standards throughout all project stages
  • Client Engagement: Act as a primary client contact for assigned projects, building and maintaining strong relationships, managing expectations, and resolving challenges
  • Strategic Input: Support architectural bid preparation, strategic planning, and resource forecasting, contributing to the firm's growth and competitiveness
  • Governance & Compliance: Ensure project processes align with company policies, governance frameworks, and industry standards.
  • Mentorship: Provide guidance and technical leadership to less experienced members, encouraging growth and career development.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, cost, PM etc.) to ensure integrated and efficient delivery
  • Representation: Represent the practice in industry events, conferences, and professional organisations (e.g RIBA, AIA).
Architecture & Planning

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-139289

Salary range

-

About you

  • Education: Bachelor'S or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
  • Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience in a recognised global architecture studio, including experience with high-rise, mixed-use commercial assets, and/or hospitality or healthcare.
  • Professional Accreditation: Chartered Architect status (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent) is preferred.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in design documentation using Revit, Navisworks, Revisto and a strong understanding of BIM processes, combined with a technical ability to resolve details at 1:5.
  • Creative Proficiency: Proficiency in 3D software such as Rhino, Sketchup and traditional sketch/ detail skills.
  • Professional Skills: Strong project-lead skills, with experience in utilisation, budgetary control, quality assurance and client facing leadership.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
  • 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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

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