Architecture Design Manager (Villa Project)

AtkinsRealis are looking for an Architecture Design Manager (Villa projects) in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

About AtkinsRéalis 

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the design activities for the entire Program. Functions as the lead design professional in the Design Department/Technical Department providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures and interface and coordinates with the other stakeholders

• Manages, develops, and coordinates the project’s design process and ensure that plans are within functional program, budgetary, environmental and legal requirements

• Manages multiple projects within the programme through interaction with Architects, Engineers and Specialist Consultants, from project conception to hand-over

• Oversees the design process to ensure compliance with QCS, GSAS and Client’s standards and guidelines by working with design professionals and various stakeholders

• Provides Architects and Engineers with clear and consistent direction with regard to goals and objectives, standards, site, schedule, and budget for each element of the programme

• Establishes and follows an effective and efficient design review process to ensure that the design meets the overall goals and objectives for the project, provides maximum value for dollars budgeted, and are appropriate and enduring to meet the functional needs of the Client, the local Authorities, and the environment

• Ensures that decisions are made in a timely manner

• Ensures that all steps within the project are documented and that the documentation are in compliance with the set standards

• Reviews design changes submitted to ensure project remains within budget

• Performs others duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

• 10+ years full time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that included the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities

• 5+ years of experience required in Abu Dhabi on large villa prjetcs

• Ability to build consensus among multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

• Experience with LEED/GSA

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• Accommodation allowance;

• Transportation allowance;

• 22 working days annual leave 

• Medical and life insurance cover;

• Company gratuity scheme;

• Discretionary bonus scheme;

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

AtkinsRealis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

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, victimisation 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.