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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Overview
We are seeking A highly motivated Senior Associate (P3B) to join our Buildings Design Architecture team in Dubai within the Specification & Detailing Team. This role requires an organised and driven chartered professional who can resolve detailed technical drawings (1:5 and lesser scales) on complex architectural projects, review and authorize details from sub-consultants (related to architecture design, such as building envelope and facade) deliver creative and technical design excellence including buildability in construction, review and advise contractor's RFI queries, whilst taking accountability for project utilisation and budgetary constraints. The role will require the individual to be embedded with the specification team and straddle across numerous projects within the Middle East. Senior Associates may also play a visible role in representing the firm within professional organisations and industry events.
Your role
- Team Coordination: Work alongside the specification team to direct and mentor architects and engineers, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development
- Design Excellence: Champion 1:5 and lesser detail resolution in collaboration with the specification team and disciplines, whilst maintaining high design standards throughout all project stages
- Supplier Engagement: Act as a primary client contact for supplier engagement while maintaining strong industry relationships.
- 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, CIAT)
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-146813
Salary range
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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, with experience in the Middle East. Demonstrable 1:5 architectural detail resolution across multiple building typologies, including awareness of the local suppliers, best practices and constructability.
- Professional Accreditation: Chartered Architect status (RIBA, AIA, CIAT 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. Awareness of Level of Detailing (LoD) required on projects in the Middle East region.
- Professional Skills: Strong project-lead skills, with experience in utilisation, budgetary control, quality assurance and client facing leadership
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.
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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.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
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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.
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