Associate Director - Principal Architect - Multi D Design Studio

Role Definition

As part of the Atkins’ Senior Team this team member leads a design group and is ultimately accountable responsible for the management and Design of large scale projects all Design Stage. The Associate Director / Principal Architect acts as Atkins Accountable Lead Designer and Clients main point of contact. With main focus to deliver unique contemporary Design Options / Projects in agreement with the Client

Line of Reporting

Design Director.

Core Accountabilities

• Architectural Design.
• Team Leading.
• Bidding. (Support Win Work Team as necessary)
• Departmental operations management.
• Business development.
• Client interface.
• Resource Planning.
• Coaching.
• Performance Evaluation.
• Design Coordination.
• Interface with Statutory Authorities. (ATK)
• Design research.
• Design reviews.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and Technical Accountable for steering, Coordinate and drive the design philosophy and approach of the entire project for All Disciplines in all Design Stages.
• Contribute to Atkins’ leadership by representing the company at conferences and events with the aim of promoting the company’s work and philosophy both locally and internationally.
• Build a network of professional relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Actively participate in marketing and business development.

Qualities and Skills required

• Ability to fulfill all the above duties and responsibilities.
• Outstanding architectural Front end design skills.
• Extensive project / Design experience all disciplines.
• Outstanding leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to make critical decisions.
• Flexibility and attitude towards company objectives.
• Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Full understanding of Atkins’ commercial management of projects and ability to transmit the same to others.
• Full understanding of risk management and ability to transmit the same to others.
• Commitment to innovation and design excellence.
• Commercial and management understanding.
• Entrepreneurial skills with insight into market, design and technology trends.
• Full understanding of scope definition and scope interface and ability to transmit the same to others.
• Outstanding presentation skills.
• Full knowledge of Atkins’ standards, policies, codes and procedures and ability to transmit the same to others.
• Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements, knowledge of codes, regulations and submission requirements.
• Developed knowledge of Fire & Life Safety Principles.
• Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles.
• Ability and will to mentor and provide support to junior staff members and spread knowledge across the wider architectural community.
• Ability and will to update knowledge.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken). Knowledge of other languages is an added value.

Qualities and Skills preferred

• Completion of five or six-year architectural degree program.
• M.arch (B.Arch or B.Sc) in Architecture.
• Minimum 15-20 years post graduate experience.
• UAE Society of Engineers membership.
• International Accreditation (RIBA, AIA or equivalent).
• Sustainability Certification (LEED, PQP or equivalent).