Principal Architect - Theme Park

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, Atkins

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

• 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

• 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

• LEED AP
• Middle East Experience
• Sketch Up
• REVIT
• AutoCAD

• The right candidate s 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.

• 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

Atkins Realis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented;
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice;
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect;
• Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;
• Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability