Let’s find your next opportunity
AI Assistant: {{ chat.assistant.message }}
{{meta?.totalCount}}
results found
Sort By
{{ job.job_posting_title
}}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}
We are sorry there are no jobs that match your exact criteria. Try a new search term, or use the filters to continue browsing for available opportunities.
Suggested roles matches
{{ job.title }}
{{ job.title }}
{{ [job.cities[0], job.regions[0], job.countries[0]].join(', ') }}
Various locations
We are sorry there are no jobs that match your exact criteria. Try a new search term, or use the filters to continue browsing for available opportunities.
Let’s find your next opportunity
{{ job.job_posting_title
}}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}
Theme parks should spark joy for everyone who enters their gates. Yet for millions of visitors with disabilities, accessing attractions and navigating spaces can present significant barriers. At AtkinsRéalis, we believe accessibility isn't just good practice - it's fundamental to creating exceptional experiences.
Meet Bahar Jaferzadeh, our Regional Creative Design Lead, who has championed accessible design throughout her career. Her work on Six Flags Qiddiya demonstrates how thoughtful design can create spaces where everyone belongs.
Meet Bahar Jaferzadeh: Designing with purpose
Bahar joined AtkinsRéalis in February 2015 as an architect, beginning her journey in rail design before transitioning to airports and eventually finding her passion in theme parks. For over five years, she has contributed to Six Flags Qiddiya, one of the region's most ambitious entertainment developments.
"My career progression across different sectors has given me a holistic understanding of how accessibility can transform spaces," Bahar reflects. Today, she leads multidisciplinary teams that balance technical excellence, creativity, and inclusivity across world-class entertainment destinations.
Understanding true accessibility
For Bahar, accessibility extends far beyond compliance checklists. "Accessibility means empowerment through design - removing physical, sensory and digital barriers so everyone can participate fully," she explains.
This philosophy challenges a common misconception that accessible features only benefit a small group. Studies consistently show accessible theme parks see a 15-20% increase in attendance from families with members who have disabilities. More importantly, accessible design improvements boost overall customer satisfaction scores by up to 25%.
Bahar emphasises that accessibility should be "embedded at the earliest stages of design so it becomes a natural part of the project's DNA rather than an afterthought." This approach creates environments that enhance usability and comfort for everyone.
Six Flags Qiddiya: Accessibility in action
The Six Flags Qiddiya project showcases how accessible theme parks can set new standards for today’s entertainment industry. Bahar and her team implemented comprehensive accessibility features from the ground up.
Key accessible attractions and design elements include:
- Step-free routes throughout the park ensuring wheelchair accessibility
- Inclusive rides designed for visitors with varying mobility needs
- Sensory-friendly zones providing respite from overwhelming stimuli
- Clear wayfinding systems supporting navigation for all visitors
- Digital accessibility ensuring online platforms serve diverse user needs
This dual focus on physical and digital accessibility creates seamless experiences at every touchpoint. Parks with such features report a 30% higher rate of repeat visits among diverse visitor groups, proving that accessibility drives both social impact and business success.
Innovation shaping the future
Theme park accessibility continues evolving through smart technologies and adaptive design. "Innovation is reshaping accessibility through smart technologies, adaptive design, and inclusive policies," Bahar notes.
At Six Flags Qiddiya, accessibility wasn't retrofitted, it drove the overall guest experience design. This forward-thinking approach demonstrates how accessible features can improve safety and ease of navigation for all visitors.
Building inclusion from the ground up
Bahar's vision extends beyond individual projects to workplace culture. She advocates for employee resource groups and listening without assumptions, recognising that "invisible disabilities and unique needs are just as important to address as visible ones."
Her message to those hesitant to share their accessibility needs is clear: "Your voice matters, and it helps us create better spaces for everyone."
The future of theme park design lies in recognising accessibility not as an obligation, but as an opportunity to create extraordinary experiences for all. Through projects like Six Flags Qiddiya, AtkinsRéalis continues demonstrating how technical excellence combined with human-centred design shapes a more embracing entertainment landscape.
Ready to be part of this transformative work? Learn more about joining our team and help us build accessible experiences that empower everyone.
Related blogs
AtkinsRéalis named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2026
Fourth year running, independently assessed. See what’s actually changed in how we hire, develop and support our people.
Mike on mega projects, reinvention, and aviation at Denver International
From mega projects to airport expansion, read how AtkinsRéalis helped Mike grow beyond project delivery.
Growing through challenges: Vincent’s journey at AtkinsRéalis
Today, I hold a hybrid role at AtkinsRéalis that combines business development, project management, and technical project delivery. My career path reflects the opportunities I chose to embrace, driven by a constant desire to learn and take on new professional challenges.
From intern to project manager: Felix on nine years of building an aviation career
Meet Felix, a Project Manager helping shape the future of aviation through digital innovation and major airport projects across Texas.
Choosing potential over position: Abhijith's journey from Trainee to Civil Lead.
Abhijit's journey shows how choosing the right opportunity can lead to extraordinary career growth.
Sam on turning climate science into practical decisions
Meet Sam, a Principal Climate Adaptation Consultant helping clients navigate climate risk with confidence.
Shaping sustainable impact at scale with Mania
Meet Mania, a sustainability leader turning bold ambitions into infrastructure that delivers lasting value for people, communities, and the environment.
This is what sustainability really looks like: Athena Cheng's story
An inside look at how sustainability goes beyond data. Bringing inclusion, empathy, and real community impact into infrastructure projects.
From a team of three to a thriving BIM Hub: Vikas’s growth story at AtkinsRéalis.
Growth looks different for everyone. For Vikas, it meant helping build a team while building a rewarding career.
Building strong teams and stronger communities: Dhara’s career at AtkinsRéalis
Today, I’m the Manager, Municipal Infrastructure, Ontario at AtkinsRéalis, where I lead a multidisciplinary team of more than 40 professionals while overseeing the delivery of complex municipal infrastructure projects. It’s a role that allows me to combine my passion for project delivery with my commitment to supporting and developing people.
It's a great time to build your career in Water
As Water Sector Lead at AtkinsRéalis, Mei leads projects focused on water resilience, environmental improvement and major water infrastructure programmes. Her work supports sustainable water management and long-term climate resilience.
AtkinsRéalis named among the 50 GREAT British Employers of Veterans
Proven commitment to those who’ve served, see how AtkinsRéalis supports Armed Forces talent beyond words.
Related jobs
We are sorry there are no jobs that match your exact criteria. Try a new search term, or use the filters to continue browsing for available opportunities.
Everyone belongs
We empower each individual to shine and contribute to our collective impact. We believe in the power of unique perspectives. It’s how we’re engineering a better future every single day.