Senior Architect

Role Overview

Senior Architect at AtkinsRéalis. The role oversees the full spectrum of architecture design for different asset types. The Senior Architect serves as a capable professional in an architectural design team, leading work on specific elements of a project with minimal direction and supervision from a Senior Architect or senior team member.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. The company connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. AtkinsRéalis is committed to leading clients across various end markets to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.

Role Purpose

To oversee and deliver comprehensive architectural design across diverse asset types and typologies, ensuring compliance with project requirements and design standards while leading multidisciplinary teams from concept through detailed design and construction phases.

Key Responsibilities

Scope & Schedule Management

• Manage scope and schedule, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Prepare and track relevant Capex documentation.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with project requirements and design standards.
• Monitor technical compliance throughout design and construction phases.
• Ensure Design and Asset Brief compliance, maintaining accuracy and completeness.
• Provide strategic guidance on technical design standards and philosophy.

Design Delivery & Quality

• Deliver Architecture mandate as part of the Senior Management team, including stakeholder engagement.
• Manage the design process creatively, emphasizing aesthetic excellence.
• Deliver architectural designs for diverse typologies: residential, mixed-use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, civic, cultural, etc.
• Supervise production from visualization through pre-concept, concept, developed, and detailed design stages.
• Draft comprehensive architectural documentation from concept through detailed design.
• Solve design issues creatively while adhering to budget and design approach.
• Lead qualitative architectural design reviews, offering analysis, comments, and recommendations to Executive Management.
• Conduct design reviews and recommend solutions aligned with business goals and global standards.

Integration & Coordination

• Support integration of design packages across disciplines.
• Collaborate with Design Group, Delivery team, and Project team on design delivery from concept to completion.
• Communicate and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and NEOM departments.

Safety & Sustainability

• Champion Safety in Design principles and implementation.
• Apply expertise in Sustainable Design principles and Statutory Authorities requirements.

Documentation & Materials

• Prepare, develop, and edit drawings and presentations effectively.
• Develop and review architectural asset briefs, manuals, and standard design documents.
• Oversee preparation of materials schedules, sample boards, FF&E schedules, sourcing, and mock-ups.

Team Leadership

• Oversee and manage Architects, Designers, Managers, and Professionals within the department.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex, high-profile projects.
• Build consensus among team members to ensure the best contributions.

Qualifications & Experience

• 13+ years of architectural design and management experience post-undergraduate.
• B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate degree in Architecture or Urban Design.
• International accreditations: RIBA, AIA, or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in managing international design consultants across sectors and typologies.
• Experience in residential, commercial, public, healthcare, and educational designs.
• Demonstrated success in large, complex programs with a focus on quality and innovation.
• Construction experience is preferred.
• Sustainability certifications (LEED, PQP, or equivalent) are highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent conceptual and aesthetic design skills.
• Expertise in architectural and urban design to create holistic built environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk management, scope definition, and scope interfaces.
• Full knowledge of international standards, policies, codes, and procedures.
• Understanding of financial and commercial project management.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite; Grasshopper and V-Ray are a plus.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and budgets.
• Fluent in English, with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a flexible, collaborative attitude.

Additional Information

Employment Type

• Employee
• Regular

Compensation & Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.