Principal Architect

• Architectural Design
• Team Leading
• Bidding
• Departmental operations management
• Client interface
• Resource Planning
• Coaching
• Performance Evaluation
• Design Management
• Design Coordination
• Interface with Statutory Authorities
• Design research
• Design reviews
• Site back-up

• Support Design Directors with operational responsibilities
• Contribute to preparation of bids
• Responsible for key design input at early design phases and for general design leadership during the course of the project
• Contribute, from the onset of a project, to the design of innovative and progressive design solutions that reconcile Atkins’ and client’s goals and priorities while fostering opportunities for design excellence
• Make appropriate value judgments with respect to corrective work that supports the design concept and performance goals of the project
• To perform and/ or direct material and building systems research and participate in the coordination and preparation of project specifications
• Set an example of leadership among team leaders
• Participate in marketing and business development

Qualities and Skills Required

• Ability to fulfil all the above duties and responsibilities
• Outstanding architectural design skills
• Extensive project experience
• 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
• 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

Qualifications Required

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

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

Apply and the process:

We are in the process of shortlisting the candidates and will advise you on your status soon