Design Director

Summary

Join AtkinsRéalis as a Design Director in KSA and lead the creation of neighborhood master plans and architectural designs for THE LINE. Oversee a team of design consultants, manage design quality, and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves managing a precinct of approximately 1,000,000 m², allocating time between two neighborhoods and NEOM business responsibilities. You will be responsible for design delivery from concept to completion for various architectural asset types. Collaborate with various teams and stakeholders to ensure integrated delivery and compliance with NEOM standards.

Requirements

• Excellent conceptual and design skills, with emphasis on aesthetics
• Fluent in writing and speaking English, spoken and written
• Ability to negotiate
• Flexibility and attitude towards company objectives
• Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Commitment to innovation and design excellence
• Solid knowledge of products, materials, zoning/building codes and construction methods
• A keen eye for attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative in response to direction from project managers, directors and partners
• A team player, with a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and collaborating
• Understanding of financial and commercial management of projects
• Full understanding of risk management and ability to transmit the same to others
• Understanding of scope definition, interface and ability to transmit the same to others
• Full knowledge of international standards, policies, codes and procedures and ability to transmit the same to others
• Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements
• Knowledge of international and local codes, regulations and submission requirements
• Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, communication with clarity, purpose and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines on budget and on time
• Strong leadership skills
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Outstanding presentation skills
• Excellent ability in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite; Grasshopper and V-Ray is a plus
• 25+ years of post-graduate outstanding architectural design and management experience
• Proven related experience in an Architectural Practice, including management of international design consultants across sectors and typologies
• Experience working in signature architecture design studios
• Design experience in various architectural types: residential, mixed use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, etc
• Experience and extensive knowledge on design and construction materials and their application
• Design experience of public realm design and application
• Extensive project experience with emphasis on large projects and programs
• B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university
• Postgraduate in Architecture or Urban Design
• International accreditation (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Design Management Coordination on Precinct-level, including Core Real Estate Asset Design, Non-Common Asset Design, Façade Design, Sustainability, and Public Realm Design
• Manage design in terms of creative quality, technical quality, and compliance with processes and procedures
• Compliance with Development Control Regulations (DCR's), and with Design KPIs
• Manage Risk Register, and Safety in Design Register
• Design Review: Sign-off on Stage Review comments and responses close-out
• Day-to-day Coordination with City-level Designers
• Design quality management across Precinct level, based on city-level context/understanding
• Lead the design delivery from concept through schematic design for various architectural Asset types, residential, hospitality, commercial, retail, healthcare, education, culture, etc
• Oversee the management of Neighborhood master planning, architectural, and engineering design consultants, and understand significance of Public Realm design
• Commitment to innovation and design excellence
• Ensure creative and technical Quality of design and implementation of the Vision for The LINE
• Coordination with other Design Directors on interfaces across multiple neighborhoods
• In coordination with Creative Design Director and Design Management Director, manage Critical Technical Interfaces and determine solutions for these technical interfaces: of Neighborhoods with City-level designers and Urban Designers. between Neighborhoods. of Neighborhoods with Anchor Assets
• Sign-off on compliance with Procedures, e.g., Risk Register etc
• Collaborate with Cost Consultants to ensure emerging designs are meeting budget targets
• Manage Design and Asset Brief compliance, completeness, and accuracy, including design coordination within architectural designs across disciplines
• Ensure delivery of design through the NEOM Plan of Works and THE LINE Plans and Procedures
• Collaborate with THE LINE Development and THE LINE Projects Neighborhood teams, to ensure integrated delivery
• Primary point-of-contact for project leadership, and escalation point-of-contact for Design Consultants
• Escalation point for Design Consultants
• Develop THE LINE architecture design and ensure implementation across the module
• Responsible as part of the senior management team for delivering THE LINE Design Management mandate, including stakeholder engagement internally and externally
• Managing the design by creative approach and aesthetic design
• Design delivery from concept design to completion
• Responsible to deliver the design of various architectural typologies: residential, mixed use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, civic and cultural, etc
• Manage architectural design consultants to deliver NEOM architectural content and context
• Strong ability to prepare, develop and edit drawings and presentations
• Supervise the production of visualization, pre-concept, concept, developed and detailed design
• Acts as Lead reviewer of qualitative architectural design review process, providing analysis, comment, and recommendation to executive management
• Management and oversight of Senior Architects, Architects, Designers within the department and across different sectors/departments
• Draft comprehensive architectural sets from concept until detailed design documents
• Manage Design and Asset Brief compliance, completeness and accuracy, including design coordination within architecture and across disciplines
• Lead, develop and review design asset briefs
• Prepare SoW, specifications, reports and related data tables
• Lead and develop design manuals, standard design documents
• Manage preparation of and check materials schedules and sample boards and mock-ups
• Manage preparation of and check FF&E schedules and sourcing, including samples and mock-ups as appropriate
• Understanding materiality and its specifications
• Understanding Public realm design and application
• Technical detailing and construction administration experience
• Ability to solve design issues in a creative and pragmatic way by developing multiple design options that meet the design approach and budget
• Manage communication, coordination, and management of consultants, contractors, various NEOM departments/sectors
• Produce deliverables in accordance with NEOM standards and policies
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other communication materials tailored to stakeholder needs
• Ensure that all stakeholder engagement activities comply with the relevant regulations and ethical standards
• Utilize data analytics to drive strategies and decisions
• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct
• Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Middle East is appreciated

Benefits

• Tax-free salary
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage
• Premium medical insurance coverage
• 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