Senior Associate

OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate (P3B) to join our Buildings Design Architecture team in Dubai within the Specification & Detailing Team. This role requires an organized and driven chartered professional who can resolve detailed technical drawings (1:5 and lesser scales) on complex architectural projects, review and authorize details from sub-consultants (related to architecture design such as building envelope and facade), deliver creative and technical design excellence including buildability in construction, review and advise contractors’ RFI queries whilst taking accountability for project utilization and budgetary constraints. The role will require the individual to be embedded with the specification team and straddle across numerous projects within the Middle East. Senior Associates may also play a visible role in representing the firm within professional organisations and industry events.Your roleTeam Coordination: Work alongside the specification team to direct and mentor architects and engineers, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development.Design Excellence: Champion 1:5 and lesser detail resolution in collaboration with the specification team and disciplines whilst maintaining high design standards throughout all project stages.Supplier Engagement: Act as a primary client contact for supplier engagement while maintaining strong industry relationships.Strategic Input: Support architectural bid preparation, strategic planning and resource forecasting contributing to the firm’s growth and competitiveness.Governance & Compliance: Ensure project processes align with company policies, governance frameworks and industry standards.Mentorship: Provide guidance and technical leadership to less experienced members, encouraging growth and career development.Collaboration: Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, cost, PM, etc.) to ensure integrated and efficient delivery.Representation: Represent the practice in industry events, conferences and professional organisations (e.g., RIBA, AIA, CIAT).About youEducation: Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience in a recognised global architecture studio with experience in the Middle East. Demonstrable 1:5 architectural detail resolution across multiple building typologies including awareness of local suppliers’ best practices and constructability.Professional Accreditation: Chartered Architect status (RIBA, AIA, CIAT or equivalent) is preferred.Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in design documentation using Revit, Navisworks, Revisto and a strong understanding of BIM processes, with the ability to resolve details at 1:5. Awareness of Level of Detailing (LoD) required on projects in the Middle East region.Professional Skills: Strong project-lead skills with experience in utilization, budgetary control, quality assurance and client-facing leadership.Rewards & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career.This includes:Tax-free salary.Life insurance coverage.Medical insurance.Annual leave balance.Company gratuity scheme.Discretionary bonus program.Annual flight contribution.Transportation & housing allowances.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 AtkinsRéalisWere 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.Find out more.Worker Type: EmployeeJob Type: RegularWe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr