Concept Architect

Job Description

Concept ArchitectWe are looking for an experienced Architect to join our team in Kingdom Saudi Arabia (remote location). The selected candidate will be part of a competent design-focused team and will manage the conceptual design review and approval of different asset types across whole NEOM. Acts as a fully capable design professional and a key member driving the Conceptual narrative/ vision of NEOM with minimal direction and supervision of a Senior Architect or senior team member.Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing NEOM architecture design style
• Managing the design by creative approach and aesthetic design
• Responsible to deliver various architectural design types: masterplan, urban design, hospitality, residential, civic and cultural, commercial, public, transport, healthcare, educational, etc.
• Strong ability to prepare, develop and edit drawings and presentations
• Qualitative architectural design review, comment, and recommendation
• Develop and review architectural asset briefs
• Prepare Scope of Works, reports and related data tables.
• Take initiative to develop design manuals, standard design documents
• Research on new technologies and trends
• Produce deliverables in accordance with NEOM standards and policies.
• Ability to work as part of a remote team and maintain ATKINS QA/QC standards

Knowledge & Experience:

• 8+ years post undergraduate of outstanding architectural design and management experience
• Design experience in various architectural types: master-planning, urban design, hospitality, residential, civic and cultural, commercial, public, transport, healthcare, educational, etc.
• Experience in Middle East is highly appreciated
• Understanding of scope definition and scope interface and ability to transmit the same to others.
• Knowledge of international standards, policies, codes and procedures and ability to transmit the same to others.
• Knowledge and appreciation of Statutory Authorities requirements,
• Knowledge of codes, regulations and submission requirements.
• Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles

Essential Skills:

• Outstanding creative, design skills
• Out of the box thinking and ability to articulate the big picture
• Excellent conceptual and design skills, with emphasis on aesthetics
• Creative thinking and visioning and innovation.
• Fluent in writing and speaking English, spoken and written
• Proactive, reliable, accountable, consistent, independent
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills,
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Flexibility and attitude towards company objectives.
• Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Commitment to innovation and design excellence
• Outstanding presentation skills.

Rewardsand BenefitsWe offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• 22 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week)
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Assistance Programme ? 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

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