Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Regional Lead - Buildings LDC in Middle East, UAE.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear 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 strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

We are looking for an experienced Regional Lead - LDC Design to join us Middle East. The role requires a strong multidisciplinary background covering building design services. The successful candidate will act as a primary client interface, leading the delivery of complex projects from concept through execution while coordinating teams across multiple disciplines. They will be the main point of contact owning the bidding and delivery of LDC building design projects.

Responsibilities:

• Owning LDC Buildings projects include growing LDC buildings market within the Cities & Communities Business which is focused on Multi Plot Mixed use development opportunities.
• Act as the single point of contact for clients, managing relationships and ensuring client expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead, coordinate, and integrate multidisciplinary design teams (architecture, structures, geotechnical, MEP, master planning, transport, and infrastructure).
• Oversee and direct the design process from concept through detailed design, ensuring quality, compliance with codes, and alignment with project objectives.
• Provide strategic input into building design initiatives.
• Manage and mitigate project risks while ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Lead design review meetings, stakeholder workshops, and technical presentations.
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, permitting requirements, and international best practices.
• Support business development activities including proposals, bids, client presentations, and thought leadership.
• The technical excellence in delivering Building Design scope are as follows:
  
  • Architecture.
  • Structural Engineering.
  • Building Services (MEP).
  • Creative Theming and Show (CTS).
  • Specialist Design Services (e.g. VT, FLS).

Requirements:

General

Support C&C Market and Client Accounts in the delivery of best-in-class deliverables for the LDC Buildings Business. Ensuring positive behaviors and responsibilities are encouraged, developed and endorsed in the management of the following:

• Technical Excellence - Manage the development and deployment of technical excellence tools, techniques and training for the C&C - Building LDC Market.
• Project Planning - Ensure the C&C market has coverage in terms of staffing and technical capability.
• Talent Management - Develop technical talent strategies for professionals within the Capability community. This is to outline clear technical progression as well as identify the best training and opportunities to develop our talent.
• Win Work - Proactive support of Win Work opportunities where LDC Building Design scope is to be provided.
• Leadership & Vision (Accountable, Inspiring, Inclusive, Collaborative & Integrity) - Provide leadership and demonstrate positive AtkinsRéalis behaviours with performance defined by feedback through pulse surveys and other feedback avenues (as prescribed by HR).
• Future Business Plan Development - Responsibility for supporting Markets and Accounts developing and implementing short, medium and long-term business plans specifically for the LDC Building Design Capability.
• Cost and Profit Ownership - Delivery of project and accountability on profit on LDC Project Delivery.
• Recruitment - Support Markets and Accounts with recruitment activities for Capability resources where necessary.

Leadership & Management

Establish and develop the overall behaviors for success within the C&C - LDC Building Design Capability and community. Ensuring positive behaviors and responsibilities are encouraged, developed and endorsed in the management of the following:

• Leadership Behaviors - Lead by example and demonstrate critical behaviors for success: accountability, inspiration, collaboration, inclusivity and integrity.
• Learning & Development - Identify and drive development and inspire the Capability community in line with both the organization goals and the career aspirations of the individuals.
• Technical Excellence - Oversee, ensure and inspire best in class delivery of LDC - Building Design scoped projects. Enabling C&C Market and Client Accounts to leverage technology, skills and capabilities to ensure standards of excellence are above and beyond.
• Lessons Learnt - Retain and develop a lesson learnt log across the Capability activities. Identify areas for improvement and collaboratively develop robust and clear action plans. Communicate pertinent lessons learnt to the business.
• Digital Transformation - Focus on the incorporation of 'digital' into services to create value propositions.
• PDR & Team Development - Define and assist inclusively in the successful delivery of PDR's and career development for resources within the LDC Buildings community.

Key Interfaces (Others)

• Marketing and Communications - Develop a Capability specific 'Marketing and Communications' Strategy outlining what the approach is to drive AtkinsRéalis business performance.
• Thought Leadership - Produce thought leadership articles and papers in alignment with the Capability 'Marketing and Communications' Strategy.
• Peer Review - As required provide Peer Review activities for adjacent Capability, Markets and Accounts.
• Performance Feedback (service levels) - Communicate to business feedback on Capability performance - deliverables, people, financial - positive or negative (integrity).

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Urban Planning, or related discipline; master's degree preferred.
• Membership of a recognized professional body (e.g., RIBA, ICE, ASCE, RTPI, AICP, ISOCARP) preferred.
• 18+ years of professional experience with a strong portfolio in building design, structures, geotechnical, and master planning projects.
• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary design teams and delivering large-scale projects in the Middle East.
• Strong leadership and client-facing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Excellent knowledge of design management processes, project delivery frameworks, and contract administration.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage project budgets and resource planning.
• Represent the business at functions selling our LDC Building Design expertise and Market knowledge.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Flexible/hybrid work solutions.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances: Available for remote work locations.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

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.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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.