AtkinsRalis is looking for an Associate Director (Master Planning) in Abu Dhabi UAE.
About AtkinsRalis
Created by the integration of longstanding organizations dating back to 1911 AtkinsRalis is a worldclass 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 worlds infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique endtoend 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 or follow us on LinkedIn.
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Responsible for reviewing assessment commentary and design approval of master plan design deliverables during all master plan stages (Vision PCMP Framework CMP DMP).
Liaison with Authorities as necessary to ensure approvals are expedited.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Development of RFPs brief design strategy on master plan projects.
- Development of land use dataset with design understanding of various land use products all type of traffic network and circulation types of open spaces and current real estate development trends and product updates.
- Understanding land use and products with nonrevenue versus revenue generation potential.
- Internal team liaison to ensure coordination between all disciplines relevant to master planning (feasibility architecture infrastructure delivery).
- Manage in house design team as instructed by the relevant director and deliver internal master plan feasibility projects in line with management expectations.
- Review masterplan deliverables during all master plan stages and familiar with DMT (Abu Dhabi Department of Municipality and Transportation) planning requirement (Vision PCMP Framework CMP DMP).
- Liaise with relevant Modon internal departments as required; procurement feasibility marketing & sales and undertake internal test fit design and planning in coordination with other stakeholders.
- Coordinate with consultants to:
- Review the analysis of land use projects to determine the split between various sectors such as residential commercial industrial and community use and recommend changes.
- Review masterplan deliverables during all master plan stages and familiar with DMT (Abu Dhabi Department of Municipality and Transportation) planning requirement (Vision/PCMP/Framework/CMP/DMP Review consultant submissions to ensure alignment with project brief specification.
- Ensure compliance with all DMT and relevant stakeholders requirements.
- Provide regular design review and guidance.
- Present developed masterplans to Modon Senior Management & Abu Dhabi leadership as necessary.
Qualifications and education requirements:
- Bachelors degree in architecture Master Planning and/or Urban Design.
- Masters degree in urban design and/or.
- Masters degree in landscape architecture (Optional).
Preferred skills and competencies:
- 15 to 18 years of experience master planning and/or real estate master planning across asset classes in consultancy and medium to large developers.
- Experience working with and leading multidisciplinary teams including members from Business.
- Planning Master Planning Architectural Design Infrastructure Engineering Transportation Project Management Procurement and Commercial functions.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of master planning design from visioning stage through idea generation to concept and detailed master planning stages.
- Understanding complexities of land use and potential revenue generating versus nonrevenue generating products and assets.
- Proficiency with Urban Design and Master Planning best practices and latest trends.
- Excellent time and design management skills.
- Proficiency with master plan and urban design visionlevel design thinking communication and sketching (hand sketch digital sketch and CAD).
- Proficiecy preparing master plan and urban design diagrams (Adobe Indesign Adobe Illustrator etc.).
- Experience in report writing and preparation (Adobe Indesign Word Powerpoint etc.).
- Experience interfaing with landscape architecture/ public realm visioning and concepts (hand sketch adobe photoshop).
Why choose AtkinsRalis
- Taxfree salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
- Paid Annual leave.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Relocation assistance.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- 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.
AtkinsRalis 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime