The Urban Designer will provide technical and professional leadership in the execution of master planning projects in UAE and the wider region, with a particular expertise in creative concept and detailed master planning. The candidate would play a key role in the development of the Atkins’ master planning business in the UAE and the wider GCC region. This individual will also support the UAE team in business development initiatives, bid preparation and marketing.
Job Summary
To be a member of the Master Planning team in the UAE and provide urban planning and master planning design services to external and internal clients as part of the Atkins’ Middle East master planning team. To be involved in strategic planning studies, urban master planning and urban design and public realm projects in the Middle East and Africa.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the production of drawings (presentation and working drawings), the correctness and ‘absolute accuracy’ of their work, quality, layout and notes by checking oneself before review by the Senior Urban Designer.
- To lead an urban design production team proactively under the guidance of an Associate / Senior Urban Designer, and to coordinate with other internal and external disciplines
- Proactively interface with Statutory Authorities and develop knowledge of codes, regulations and submission requirements.
- To aim for excellence in design quality and documentation, and match or better Atkins QA standards and show commitment to raising Atkins design standards
- To keep abreast of the latest software enhancements to increase productivity and to share this knowledge with ones colleagues.
- To express the will to improve their skills in design by looking for opportunities to further prove themselves where they see such opportunities arise, and regularly discuss their training program with the HOD to ensure that they are widening their knowledge base
- Will be required to travel within the Middle East region to projects in a variety of geographical locations, including Saudi Arabia
- Support in the preparation of technical and fee proposals for master planning and urban design projects and other major projects where appropriate
- Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, attending meetings, workshops and seminars
Atkins has been established in the Gulf for over 40 years, having first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. The regional head office (Dubai) was established in 1979.
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 management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.
Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.
Technical Competencies
Essential:
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in urban planning or urban design;
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in master planning and urban design projects;
- Preferable to have relevant experience in the GCC and an understanding of the cultural norms, urban morphology, housing typologies, and/or appropriate design standards in the Emirate and the region and requirements of the region
- Sound knowledge of all necessary software programmes including as a minimum CAD, Adobe Design Suites, Sketch up and MS Office. Additionally, a good understanding of GIS and Revit capability is preferable. Knowledge of other necessary software programmes including GIS, CAD, SketchUp, 3D Max etc
Behavioural Competencies:
Essential:
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player and have a customer focus;
- Must have excellent graphic and oral expression capability and be very comfortable with the core of his/her skill set in urban planning and design;
- Ability to solve problems by thinking laterally and able to understand the needs and requirements of clients to provide planning and design solutions in a rapidly developing country;
- Must be able to work in a large, multidisciplinary, multicultural team and manage challenging multicultural client relationships across a range of geographies;
- Must also be a self-starter who can work without direct supervision from senior management and/or peers;
- Able to be flexible and adapt to working in a demanding Middle East environment including the need to travel when required.
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
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