Junior Urban Designer - UAE National

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.

AtkinsRealis’ Urban Development and Design practice in the Middle East is growing, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. 

We undertake projects across the region, ranging from strategic visioning through to detailed masterplanning for everything from small transit-oriented developments to large new cities.  Our diverse team brings global experience to our integrated multidisciplinary approach, carefully balancing land use capacity with development requirements and environmental, economic, market and sustainability objectives.

If you are committed to a better built environment and would like to be a part of a leading-edge and creative large-scale property development practice working in the most dynamic geography for urbanization today, we would love to hear from you.

Your role would involve:

• Developing masterplans and urban design concepts supported with 3D models and other graphics, preparing well-structured and graphically-compelling reports and presentations, and being responsible for production of drawings and coordination of concept design, schematic design, and detail design documents

• Managing project work effectively and proactively under the guidance of the person in charge, coordinating with team-mates and other consultants/engineering disciplines, or being a part of a team sharing that responsibility

• Showing commitment to raising design standards, improving your skills, keeping up with the latest technical and digital developments and with the field of urbanism generally.

Qualification/Requirements

• Completion of a three- to five-year architecture / landscape / urban planning or other relevant degree program with post-graduation completion of a one- or two-year urban design / planning program / degree.

• 1-3 years relevant professional experience. Fresh graduates may apply.

• Utilize a range of graphic tools and visualization techniques to effectively communicate design concepts to clients, stakeholders, and the broader community.

• Proficient with Midjourney, grasshopper, scripting and AI related programs or comparable software.

• Undertake an element of research with respect to emerging trends, best practices, and technologies in urban design.

• Working knowledge of standard regulations and best practice principles, with strong problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of mid- to large-scale masterplanning projects. Knowledge on transit oriented development, industrial and/or leisure/tourism masterplanning projects is a plus.

• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Suite, Rhino, AutoCAD and SketchUp. Knowledge of specialised graphics software such as GIS and smart plug-ins, coding and AI-related programs or comparable software is a plus.

• Strong writing and communication skills and ability to clearly describe design concepts with words and images.

• Knowledge of and interest in Middle East is a plus.

Rewards & Benefits:

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• Accommodation allowance

• Transportation allowance

• Annual leave

• Medical and life insurance cover

• Company gratuity scheme

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• 22 working days annual leave (based on 5 days working a week)

• Flight allowance

Atkinsréalis 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, victimization 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.