Lead Principal Architect - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Atkins

Atkins
Atkins
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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We are looking for an internationally experienced
Lead Principal Architect - Residential to join our team in The Middle East to deliver one of the most revolutionary buildings in history, destined to be the heart and new global landmark of a key metropolis in the Middle East

The project is a mix-used ecosystem of different program heavily focused on next generation retail, with residential, hospitality and leisure and it will feature ground-breaking revolutionary immersive technology at the centre of its offer

The project is scale is of such magnitude that is comparable to a three-dimensional city, being similar to a mixed-use precinct with different typologies coordinated together into one cohesive whole


Roles & Responsibilities:


  • Being the owner, key point of contact and architectural lead of the mixeduse, residential complex within the larger built project. Assets include four highrise residential towers with support of mixeduse, leisure and retail components
  • The role will be supported by a dedicated project team, and its main task will be to lead the design of a nonorthodox group of residential towers which is part of a broader ecosystem of assets and programs creating one cohesive "building"
  • Experience in all residential target markets, residential planning and efficiency is key. The role is meant focus on architectural design, nevertheless residential planning and market analysis and interpretation experience will also be key
  • Ability to work both physically together or as part of a remote team and maintain ATKINS QA/QC standards
  • Keen eye for design, drawing and submissions review

Knowledge & Experience:


  • 15+ years of international experience in the architectural design field
  • Experience working for worldrenowned designfocused firms is a plus
  • Professional background centred around architecture practices of international renown
  • Design experience of various scales and in various architectural types: residential, retail, hospitality, and leisure
  • Extensive project experience with emphasis on large projects and programs
  • Understanding of financial and commercial management of projects.
  • Full understanding of risk management and ability to transmit the same to others.
  • Understanding of scope definition and scope interface and ability to transmit the same to others.
  • Full knowledge of international standards & best practice, policies, codes and procedures and ability to transmit the same to others.
  • A knowledge and appreciation of Statutory Authorities requirements and international best practice
  • Experience working on highprofile, fast paced projects with complex stakeholder and approvals processes

Essential Skills:


  • Excellent "eye for design"
  • Fluency in English, spoken and written
  • Outstanding presentation skills.
  • Excellent Software ability (both for CAD, CAM, graphic prestation)
  • Rhino/ Grasshopper are a plus
  • Ability to engage in design discussion with a capability to prepare and deliver public/ group presentations, and conduct research on different topics with autonomy
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines on budget and on time
  • A keen eye for detail resolution and accuracy
  • Proactive and selfmotivated, with the ability to take initiative in response to direction from project managers, directors and partners
  • A team player, with a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and collaborating
  • Excellent relationshipbuilding and interpersonal skills, communicating with clarity, purpose, and accuracy
  • Ability to negotiate
  • Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
  • Flexibility and positive attitude towards company objectives.
  • Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Commitment to innovation and design excellence

Qualifications:


  • B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university
  • Postgraduate Studies in Architecture are desirable
  • International accreditation (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent)

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

  • A competitive salary
  • Accommodation allowance
  • Transportation allowance
  • 22 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week)
  • Medical and life insurance cover
  • Company gratuity scheme
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Annual flight allowance to point of origin
  • Employee Assistance Programme 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family


SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.


As one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market.

We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.

We provide a full range of design, engineering and project manag
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