Principal Architect - Theme Park

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.

AtkinsRéalis are looking for a Principal Architect to be based in Dubai, UAE for an exciting Theme Park project.

Responsibilities

• Front end design work and planning

• Client, Employer and Stakeholder Liaison

• Supervise the Concept, Prelim and Detail Design documentation

• Supervise the work of external 3D Visualisers

• Prepare and deliver presentations

• Assist with bid proposals and presentation of bids

• Preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals to the client

• Involvement with Value Engineering

• Supervise the preparation of applications for planning and building control departments

• Supervise the preparation of tender documents for contracts

• Site Inspections and Construction Support

• Resolving problems and issues that arise during construction

• Keeping within financial budgets and deadlines

• Coordinating with contractors and other professionals

• Controlling a project from start to finish

• Technical management of a team

Essential Requirements

• Relevant experience in a senior level on large mixed use projects.

• Qualified Architect with at least 10 years post qualification experience - Preferably registered in UK, USA or Australia.

• Design & New Build experience

• Good all round experience from front end to delivery

• Good understanding of ME Buildings Codes

• Experience managing teams

• Client and stakeholder facing experience

• Site Experience

• Design and Build Experience

• Currently based in KSA

Desirable Experience

• LEED AP

• Middle East Experience

• Sketch up

• REVIT

• AutoCAD

The Individual

• The right candidates would be pragmatic, intuitive, well organised and creative.

• Will work as a member of a team and be expected to contribute to team performance and demonstrate use of initiative

• Must be able to manage a large team of staff and work to tight deadlines

• Keep calm under pressure

Rewards & Benefits

• A competitive salary

• Transportation allowance

• Medical and life insurance cover

• 22 calendar days annual leave

• 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