Principal Landscape Architect

Job Description

Engineering a better future for our planet and its people.We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to design, deliver and operate the most complex projects.With offices around the world, we connect people, technology and data to shape the future of our industry and the world around us and because we cover everything from blueprint to delivery, across the entire lifespan of a project, you can count on us for a client experience that is smoother, smarter and more efficient. At Atkins, were not just embracing change - were driving it.Saudi Arabia continues to be an exciting location, with ambitious growth and transformational plans to support Vision 2030 and involvement with many of the mega projects including NEOM, AlUla, AMAALA, and more. Atkins is positioned to grow its position as a leading provider of technical solutions to many of the opportunities with ambitions to grow further in 2023.Requirements:

• Degree of post graduate qualification in urban design, urban planning landscape architecture, or related field and preferably with a professional affiliation (or eligible for membership)
• Candidates will ideally have minimum 15 years relevant working experience in urban design, urban planning and master planning
• Lead the production of high-quality urban planning, design and master planning project submissions in the UAE, KSA and the wider Middle East and Africa
• Lead in the preparation of technical bids and fee proposals for master planning and urban design projects and other major infrastructure projects where appropriate

• Strong design and graphics capabilities and ability to communicate ideas via various visual and graphic media including hand and computer graphics
• Fully conversant with Adobe Creative Suite with demonstrable graphics and visualisation skills
• Competent in PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel and AutoCAD
• Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team desirable
• Strong design management, report production and coordination skills

• An understanding of sustainability issues within the public realm. (LEED or similar experience and advantage)
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
• Capable of working on own initiative or as part of a larger multidisciplinary team
• Have a logical and organized approach to project delivery of project outputs
• Will be required to travel within the Middle East region to projects in a variety of geographical locations, including Saudi Arabia

• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, attending meetings, workshops and seminars
• Other duties associated with the main role and responsibilities will be requested from time to time

• Contribute to the design and delivery of a variety of projects often happening concurrently.
• Take ownership of medium to large scale design and production packages under the supervision of the Design/Project Director.
• Organise and graphicly develop client presentations.
• Work to a programme for deliverables and advise senior staff of any issues which may affect delivery.
• Work within agreed design standards and parameters with senior staff.

• Ensure the quality of deliverables meet the expectations of senior staff.
• Work within a multidisciplinary, multicultural team.
• Undertake technical co-ordination with other disciplines

• A competitive salary
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 22 calendar days annual leave
• 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

Keyskills :
Project Delivery Excel visualisation Graphics multicultural Report Production Coordination master planning Urban Design landscape architecture design standards communication Powerpoint Ms Word English Urban Planning Adobe Creative Suite

About Company

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. is a Canadian company based in Montreal that provides engineering, procurement, and construction services to various industries, including mining and metallurgy, oil and gas, environment and water, infrastructure, and clean power.