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Company Name: Atkins
Job Description
Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We
connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world.
We have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we’re on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living and vibrant communities.
The Senior Manager of City Design Coordination will play a critical role within NEOM The LINE’s City Design Coordination team, supporting the overall integration of city design activities. Reporting to the Director - Design Coordination, this role focuses on managing design workflows, ensuring collaboration across various disciplines, and helping to deliver a cohesive, high-quality urban environment. You’ll work hands-on with design teams, ensuring that NEOM’s ambitious vision is executed effectively and to the highest standards.
As the Senior Manager of City Design Coordination, you’ll be instrumental in helping NEOM The LINE bring its visionary urban development to life. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that every aspect of the city’s design is integrated seamlessly, contributing to a city that sets new standards for innovation, sustainability, and urban living. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate design manager looking to make a tangible impact on one of the world’s most ambitious urban projects.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Director - Design Coordination in managing and overseeing the integration of all design efforts across NEOM The LINE, including collaboration with Urban Designers, Neighbourhood Architects, Infrastructure Engineers, and consultants for critical city assets like basements and technical floors.
- Act as a key point of contact for design teams, facilitating effective communication and coordination to ensure all design components align with NEOM’s overall vision and quality objectives.
- Coordinate the daily activities of various design teams, ensuring that timelines are met, design conflicts are resolved, and the integration process runs smoothly.
- Manage design deliverables, tracking progress, ensuring deadlines are adhered to, and providing feedback to ensure high standards of design and functionality are maintained.
- Support the Director in problem-solving complex design integration challenges, ensuring all city design elements work together both functionally and aesthetically.
- Work closely with internal teams and external consultants to gather design information, facilitate cross-team collaboration, and drive alignment between design and technical requirements.
- Ensure that design processes and outputs are aligned with NEOM’s sustainability, innovation, and quality goals.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members within City Design Coordination, contributing to a culture of collaboration and excellence.
What we’re looking for
- 22+ years of experience in architecture, urban design, or a related field, with significant experience managing design coordination on large-scale urban development projects.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and disciplines.
- A solid understanding of urban design principles, infrastructure integration, and public realm development.
- Proven experience managing complex design processes, including tracking deliverables, solving design conflicts, and ensuring alignment across teams.
- Ability to balance day-to-day design management with strategic problem-solving to meet project goals and standards.
- Familiarity with sustainable and innovative urban design practices, along with a commitment to driving design excellence.
- A collaborative approach and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis
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.
Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.
Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.
Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.
More benefits
- Full-time
- Competitive salaries and a huge range of other benefits.
- 22 days annual leave, plus paid public holidays.
- Medical insurance & life insurance coverage
- And so much more
