Associate (Design - Master Planning)

AtkinsRealis are looking for Associate Designer (Master Planning), with a strong background in PMC/Construction industry.

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 or follow us on LinkedIn.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Associate, Design Master Planning plays a significant role in overseeing master planning projects' strategic design management. They are responsible for translating the company's vision into comprehensive master plans while ensuring adherence to approved development briefs. Beyond their strategic functions, the Associate, Master Planning mentors the master planning team and is instrumental in driving innovation, upholding the standard of excellence. Your primary duties will include:

Drafting and Design:

-Skilled at synthesizing and presenting complex design and project data in a clear and compelling manner to facilitate informed decision-making by senior leadership and stakeholders.

-Strategic, innovative, and lateral thinking, showcasing original problem-solving capabilities and analytical skills.

- Proficiency preparing master plan and urban design diagrams (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator etc.).

Data Integration:

- Development of land use datasets with design understanding of various land use products, all type of traffic network and circulation, types of open spaces and current real estate development trends and products updates.

- Proficiency with master planning and urban design vision-level design thinking, communication, and sketching (hand sketch, digital sketch, and CAD).

-Review consultant documentation to ensure alignment with approved briefs and company standards.

Project Coordination:

- Internal team liaison to ensure coordination between all disciplines relevant to master planning (feasibility, architecture, infrastructure, and delivery)

-Work closely with the Project Management/Delivery Teams, ensuring project approvals.

-Support the wider design team, fostering innovation and growth.

-Build and nurture stakeholder relationships, highlighting design's role in business objectives.

-Promote clear communication across departments to manage project expectations.

-Coordinate, prepare, and deliver design progress presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Quality Assurance:

- Review master plan deliverables during all master plan stages and familiar with DMT (Abu Dhabi Department of Municipality and Transportation) planning requirement (Vision, PCMP, Framework, CMP, and DMP, etc.)

- Review the analysis of land use projects to determine the split between various sectors such as residential commercial industrial and community use and recommend changes.

- Review master plan deliverables during all master plan stages and be familiar with DMT planning requirement; review drawing submittals to ensure they align with approved project briefs.

- Provide critical support in the form of strategic guidance & problem-solving for high-importance projects to align with the company's objectives

5. Documentation and Reporting:

- Organize and lead regular consultant and design team meetings to address challenges and collaborate on solutions.

-Present developed master plans to Modon Senior Management as necessary.

- Present design strategies, proposals, and updates to executive leadership.

Capacity to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Requirements:

• A Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Master Planning, Urban Design Architecture, Urban Planning, or related fields.

• Advanced degrees in Urban Design or Landscape Architecture will be an added advantage.

• 6-8 years’ experience in real estate design & development, including leadership roles in managing teams and projects.

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in the Middle East, especially in the UAE/ GCC Region.

• A diverse design portfolio showcasing multiple projects.

• Knowledge an awareness of current design trends and technologies.

• Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in Arabic is beneficial.

• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken English (Arabic preferred).

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• Transportation allowance

• Medical and life insurance cover

• 22 calendar days annual leave

• Company gratuity scheme

• Discretionary bonus scheme

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. 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, victimization 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