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| Atkins Middle East Doha, Qatar Ref: HP331-53 |
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The RoleThe RoleAs the regions leading provider of architectural and engineering design services to the built environment, Atkins is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice. A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Architect to provide expertise on multi-discipline projects within our Doha office. Working in a multidisciplinary team, providing a comprehensive design service to our clients, this is a great opportunity for a design architect to gain additional experience within an internationally renowned consultant, affording the opportunity to work on large scale multidisciplinary projects. Please ensure a portfolio of previous projects, including a clear outline of responsibility, is attached with your CV. Responsibilities: Responsible for appraising and compiling the clients brief, Concept Design (competition winning standard), schematic design, detail design, tender documents, specifications and site follow up. Lead the project team and their own design team proactively and to coordinate with structural engineers, building services engineers, infrastructure and other sub consultants and specialists. Coordinate with and supervise their own team of Senior Architects, Architects and Architectural technician on a day-to-day basis to achieve excellent design quality and documentation, and match or better Atkins QA standards. To initiate and generate new clients and consequently new jobs as well as conduct themselves professionally at all times to assure satisfaction of these and existing clients. Report to Head of Department on a regular basis regarding progress, design, quality, resources, changes, site issues, planning issues etc. Responsible for the correctness and accuracy of their own work and all the work of their team Responsible for the checking all CAD drawings and documents done under their supervision. To plan their project production programme, deliverables and available fee at the beginning of each stage, continuously monitor and ultimately achieve their objectives. To initiate new project procedures, quality enhancements, technical memos, marketing strategies, etc to constantly improve the Atkins Qatar office, Atkins regionally and possibility globally, where other colleges/offices may benefit from these contributions To participate in the management of the department, initiate new policies, assist in recruitment of new staff, assist in developing the skills of the department. Deputize for HOD as necessary |
RequirementsRequirements B. Arch, M.Arch or B.Sc in Architecture (min 5 to 6 years of university study) and with more than 12 to 15 years post graduate experience and at least 6 most resent years in high rise or large projects. Experience of leading and developing a medium to large team of Architects. Need to be an exceptional designer/detailer and to have the ability to complete with international name architectural firms. Min. 2 years Middle East experience (preferable) Working knowledge of NFPA 5000, British Standards, American Standards, Local Municipality , etc Reasonable knowledge of the following software: AutoCAD, 3D Studio, Photoshop, and MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Good Sketching and communicating ability at the highest level. |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyAtkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment. We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to: focus on quality seek world class design and excellence strive to add value be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore). |
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