Principal Urban Designer

1 week ago


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Atkins Full time

**Company Description**

Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Atkins to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life.

Company Name: Atkins

As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, AtkinsRéalis Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine innovation, imagination, and best practice.

We are seeking a talented and experienced **Principal Urban Designer** to join our dynamic team in KSA. As a Lead Principal Urban Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the built environment, contributing to the creation of vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive urban spaces. You will lead design teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and champion innovative design solutions that enhance the quality of life for communities. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking to develop their international experience with a world-renowned multidisciplinary consultant.

**About AtkinsRéalis**

**Responsibilities**:

- ** Design Leadership**: Provide direction and leadership in urban design and master planning projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- ** Project Management**: Oversee medium to large scale design and production packages under the supervision of the Design / Project Director.
- ** Design Excellence**: Drive design excellence by developing innovative and creative solutions that address complex urban challenges while meeting client needs and regulatory requirements.
- ** Team Management**: Lead and mentor a team of urban designers, architects, and planners, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- ** Multidisciplinary coordination**: Engage and coordinate with different disciplines ensuring the design outcome is the best and aligned with the design principles defined.
- ** Stakeholder Engagement**: Engage with stakeholders including clients, community groups, government agencies, and other relevant parties to gather input, build consensus, and communicate design concepts effectively.
- ** Urban Analysis**: Conduct urban analysis, site assessments, and research to inform design decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
- ** Policy Development**: Contribute to the development of urban design policies, guidelines, and standards to promote sustainable development and enhance the public realm.
- ** Visualization and Communication**: Utilize a range of graphic tools and visualization techniques to effectively communicate design concepts to clients, stakeholders, and the broader community.
- ** Research and Education**: Stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and technologies in urban design, and share knowledge with the team to foster professional growth and development.

**Requirements**:

- Degree of post graduate qualification in urban design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field and preferably with a professional affiliation (or eligible for membership)
- Lead the production of high-quality urban planning, design and master planning project submissions in the UAE, KSA and the wider Middle East and Africa
- Lead in the preparation of technical bids and fee proposals for master planning and urban design projects and other major infrastructure projects where appropriate
- Strong design and graphics capabilities and ability to communicate ideas via various visual and graphic media including hand and computer graphics
- Fully conversant with Adobe Creative Suite with demonstrable graphics and visualisation skills
- Proficiency in design software such as Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS.
- Competent in PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel and AutoCAD
- Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team desirable
- Strong design management, report production and coordination skills
- Strong conceptual design
- An understanding of sustainability issues within the public realm. (LEED or similar experience and advantage)
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
- Capable of working on own initiative or as part of a larger multidisciplinary team
- Have a logical and organized approach to project delivery of project outputs
- Will be required to travel within the Middle East region to projects in a variety of geographical locations, including Saudi Arabia
- Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, attending meetings, workshops and seminars
- Membership in relevant professional organizations and certifications (e.g., AICP, AIA, APA) preferred.
- Other duties associated with the main role and responsibilities will be requested from time to time

**Rewards & Benefits**:
We offer an excellent package which includes:

- A competitive salary
- Accommodation allowance
- Transportation allowance
- Annual leave
- Medical and life insurance cover
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 22 working days annual leave (based on 5 days w



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