Senior Design Manager

About us

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading Design, Engineering and Project Management organization. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, we are a world-leading professional services and project management 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 world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end 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 key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Design Manager (SDM) to manage the architectural design efforts for our world-class projects in the LINE. This role demands exceptional expertise in large-scale building projects within international cities, particularly in leading the design of high profile, complex buildings of diverse use types including high-end luxury, commercial and government. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 15 years of experience and a proven track record of excellence in innovative design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Leadership:  Manage the design process for two major assets within the Special Projects Program in The Line.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Director of the Special Projects Program and other key stakeholders to develop cohesive and innovative design solutions.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate with the other Design Managers and project managers to ensure a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Quality Control: Maintain the highest standards of design quality and innovation across all projects.
• International Experience: Apply extensive experience in world-class, large-scale building projects across international cities to inform design decisions.
• Security-in-Design: Leverage strong expertise in designing government, 7-star luxury or VIP facilities.
• On-Site Involvement: Commit to full-time presence in NEOM

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 20 years of experience in architectural design with a focus on large-scale building projects in international cities.
• Strong experience in designing high-end luxury, commercial and government facilities is preferred
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a diverse team of design professionals.
• Strong strategic thinking and design vision.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel and spend significant time on-site in Neom.
• Prior background with a Developer company

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.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• 22 days annual leave, plus paid public holidays.
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• Employee Wellbeing Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. 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.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.