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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Principal Urban Designer, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Your role

  • Contribute to the design and delivery of a variety of projects often happening concurrently.

  • Take ownership of medium to large scale design and production packages under the supervision of the Design/Project Director.

  • Organise 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.

Consulting & advisory Architecture & Planning

Location

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-149330

Salary range

-

About you

  • 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).

  • Candidates will ideally have minimum 15 years relevant working experience in urban design, urban planning and master planning.

  • 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.

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.

  • 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.

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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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