Job Description

AtkinsRéalis are currently looking for a qualified Project Manager (Master Planning / Design / Architecture) to join our PMC team in Al Ula, KSA.

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. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the production of high-quality urban planning, design and master planning project submissions in Al Ula KSA.
• Coordinate with and supervise their own team of Project Managers, Urban Designers, Planners and Technical Staff on a day-to-day basis to achieve excellent design quality and documentation, and match or better Atkins QA standards
• Report to Head of Department on a regular basis regarding progress, design, quality, resources, changes, site issues, planning issues etc.
• Will be required to travel within the Middle East region to projects in a variety of geographical locations.
• Lead in the preparation of technical and fee proposals for master planning and urban design projects and other major projects where appropriate.
• Play a key client facing role in the bidding and negotiation process to secure further work
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, attending meetings, workshops and seminars
• Responsible for the management of teams and meeting agreed budgets.
• Support the PMC team in raising AtkinsRealis profile across the Kingdom.

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in urban planning or urban design or architecture or design;
• 10+ years' post qualification experience in design, urban planning, master planning and urban design projects;
• Strong English language report writing and analytical skills
• Relevant experience in the GCC and an understanding of the cultural norms and requirements of the region.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to clearly and articulately convey ideas, proposals and concepts in front of large, high profile audiences.
• Experience of leading large, multi-disciplinary project teams across different geographies
• Ability to lead the preparation of commercial and technical proposals within the framework of an established business governance framework.

Preferable

• Knowledge of all necessary software programmes including as a minimum CAD, Adobe Design Suites, Sketch up and MS Office. Knowledge of other necessary software programmes including GIS, CAD, SketchUp, 3D Max etc
• Previous KSA urban planning/design experience on urban planning/design projects.
• Arabic reading and speaking ability

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player and have a customer focus;
• Previous consultancy experience and be looking to broaden their planning and urban design skill set within a Middle East context;
• 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 & transportation at Al Ula KSA
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

AtkinsRealis 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.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.