Lead Architect

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Abu Dhabi
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Professional Services
The Role
The Lead Architect will oversee semiconductor and clean-room projects, managing design processes, team collaborations, and ensuring compliance with standards while delivering diverse architectural designs.
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Job Description

Overview         

This position requires all round professional ability and self-motivation. You will be required to manage Semiconductor / Clean-room projects as Project Manager. You will be responsible for project performance in terms of HSE, schedule, design, scope quality, stakeholders, process, risk, project administration and cost. You will be required to perform duties diligently to the quality standards set by the Company and conform to the Company’s policies and business systems and be always committed to their implementation and continuous improvement.

Your role
  • Manage Scope & Schedule, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with project requirements and design standards.
  • Support integration of design packages across disciplines.
  • Champion Safety in Design principles and implementation.
  • Deliver THE LINE Architecture mandate as part of the Senior Management team, including stakeholder engagement.
  • Manage the design process creatively, emphasizing aesthetic excellence.
  • Collaborate with THE LINE Design Group, Delivery team, and Project team on design delivery from concept to completion.
  • Deliver architectural designs for diverse typologies: residential, mixed-use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, civic, cultural, etc.
  • Prepare, develop, and edit drawings and presentations effectively.
  • Supervise production from visualization through pre-concept, concept, developed, and detailed design stages.
  • Lead qualitative architectural design reviews, offering analysis, comments, and recommendations to Executive Management.
  • Oversee and manage Architects, Designers, Managers, and Professionals within the department.
  • Draft comprehensive architectural documentation from concept through detailed design.
  • Ensure Design and Asset Brief compliance, maintaining accuracy and completeness.
  • 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.
  • Solve design issues creatively while adhering to budget and design approach.
  • Communicate and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and NEOM departments.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex, high-profile projects.
  • Provide strategic guidance on technical design standards and philosophy.
  • Monitor technical compliance throughout design and construction phases.
  • Conduct design reviews and recommend solutions aligned with business goals and global standards.
  • Prepare and track relevant Capex documentation.
  • Build consensus among team members to ensure the best contributions.
About you

Knowledge

  • Understanding of financial and commercial project management.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of risk management, scope definition, and scope interfaces.
  • Full knowledge of international standards, policies, codes, and procedures.
  • Familiarity with Statutory Authorities requirements and Sustainable Design principles.
  • Expertise in architectural and urban design to create holistic built environments.

Skills

  • Excellent conceptual and aesthetic design skills.
  • Fluent in English, with strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • 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.
  • Proactive and self-motivated with a flexible, collaborative attitude.

Experience

  • 22 years of architectural design and management experience post-undergraduate.
  • Proven expertise in managing international design consultants across sectors and typologies.
  • Experience in residential, commercial, public, healthcare, and educational designs.
  • Construction experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in large, complex programs with a focus on quality and innovation.

Education & Certifications

  • B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university.
  • Postgraduate degree in Architecture or Urban Design.
  • International accreditations (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent).
  • Sustainability certifications (LEED, PQP, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance.
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

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.  

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Autocad
Grasshopper
Revit
Rhino
V-Ray
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HQ: Montreal, QC
43,531 Employees

What We Do

We are a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.
Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

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