Atkins Hiring for Principal Architect (Design) Job at Dubai Full Time

As part of our regional growth plans, we are currently looking for a Principal Architect (Design Focused) to join the Concept design team in Dubai, UAE

Requirements

• B.Arch or B.Sc in Architecture.

• Minimum 15 years post qualification experience (with minimum 5 years in UAE)

• Be a registered member of an accredited RIBA or ARB

• Proficiency in: Rhino, Sketchup, 3dmax, Revit, Auto Cad, Photoshop.

Qualities & Skills

• Talent and experienced in Leading the design process during the concept/ Schematic designs stages

• Experience of working in a recognised global/ design offices

• Capable of leading large scale projects in Hospitality, Mixed use, Residential, commercial and High rise.

• Excellent design and technical capabilities

• Strong leadership/ mentoring skills

• Self motivated and able to take responsibility

• Flexible attitude and works well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently

• Excellent organisational skills

• Able to build good relationships at all levels internally and externally

• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all times.

• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion

• Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project

Responsibilities

• Developed architectural design skills and understanding of the design process and interfaces between design disciplines.

• Extensive project experience.

• Excellent leadership skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Flexibility of attitude towards company objectives.

• Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders.

• Understanding of scope definition and scope interface.

• Excellent presentation skills.

• 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). Arabic language skills / proficiency is an added value.

• Coordinate and lead the assigned team of 6-10 Architects on a day to day basis and ensure that design excellence is achieved throughout.

• Develop a thorough design philosophy, effectively contributing to the inception and the development of a project.

• Lead the design work ensuring project objectives are met, design instructions are implemented and delivery is achieved within the set time and budget.

• Responsible for the correctness, accuracy and complete multi-disciplinary coordination of the design documentation prepared by the assigned team.

• Coordinate and develop responses to review comments, tender queries, contractor’s queries, etc.

• Responsible, for the preparation and compilation of design presentations and design reports.

Core Accountabilities:

• Architectural Design.

• Team Leading.

• Client Interface.

• Design Coordination.

• Interface with Statutory Authorities.

• Design research.

• Site back-up.

• Mentoring, supervision and management of mid-level Architects.

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 care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants