Assistant Urban Designer at Atkins delivering urban design projects and master planning. Involves developing concepts, drafting technical reports, and team coordination with global outreach.
Responsibilities
Take ownership and deliver, Urban design and Urban Planning projects and work packages under the supervision of Senior Urban Designers/Practise Lead.
Develop master planning and urban design concepts using the 3D and digital mediums.
Being responsible for production of drawings, graphics, models and reports through concept to detail design stages.
Draft technical reports and contractual documents, of acceptable technical and presentation quality with minimum guidance.
Work to a program for the project and proactively advise Senior team members of any issue which affects the efficient completion of the project.
Set out / agree design standards and parameters with senior team members.
Willing to undertake interdisciplinary technical co-ordination.
Responsible for completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost.
Candidates should be able to assign work to junior Graduate (Landscape Architects or urban designers), BIM/CAD technologists and administrative staff.
Use business related software like Revit, Rhino, InDesign etc., independently with ability to work with team members.
Candidates should demonstrate competency in above mentioned softwares, clear communications skills to gain understanding of the required tasks, quick and a methodical decision-making approach for the design & related tasks.
Successful in identifying and following through on leads/suggestions associated with additional work prospects on the projects they are involved with.
The individual will be required to travel at times to the different Atkins office and sites globally and interface with the team based there.
Ensure the team is aware of the design standards, codes and compliances of countries within the ME region and the same are complied to, in the Design.
Requirements
A Master’s Degree in Urban Design from universities of National and International repute is a must.
2-5 years of Professional Working experience in Master planning Projects, in a reputed firm.
Middle East experience will be an added advantage.
Bachelor Degree holders in Urban Design or Architecture will be considered, if they can showcase relevant experience in Urban Design Project Stages.
Including Design, Documentation and site implementation.
Chartered candidates shall have an added advantage.
Must have good experience delivering Urban Design/Public Realm & Master Planning projects in the public or the private realm.
Working knowledge of standard regulations and best practice principles, with strong problem-solving skills.
International experience of the UK, the ME or the APAC regions will be considered an added advantage.
Must be conversant of the evolving standards of the profession primarily with respective to collaborative and multi-disciplinary design.
Must be proficient in AutoCAD, GIS(QGIS or ArcGIS), Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, MS Office, Advanced Excel, Sketch up and Google Pro.
Candidate should have good working experience in Rhino and Grasshopper.
Working knowledge in Ai software and further prototyping competencies will be considered an added advantage.
Advanced experience of BIM related software in Urban Design/Infrastructure works will be considered an added advantage.
Benefits
Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
Generous annual leave balance.
Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
Remote work opportunities outside of country.
Company gratuity scheme.
Discretionary bonus program.
Relocation assistance.
Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
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