P3B Architecture Senior Associate

Atkins Realis Group

We are seeking A highly motivated Senior Associate (P3B) to join our Buildings Design team in Dubai, UAE. This role requires an organised and driven chartered professional who can lead complex architectural projects from inception to IFC documentation, deliver creative and technical design excellence, whilst take accountability for project utilisation and budgetary constraints. The role will require the individual to lead multiple project teams, contribute to bid preparation and project client relationship management. Senior Associates also play a visible role in representing the firm within professional organisations and industry events.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead multiple complex architectural projects, ensuring design quality, programme delivery, and compliance with budgetary and regulatory requirements
• Team Coordination: Direct and mentor project teams of architects and engineers, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development
• Design Excellence: Champion innovative and contextually relevant architectural solutions, maintaining high design standards throughout all project stages
• Client Engagement: Act as a primary client contact for assigned projects, building and maintaining strong relationships, managing expectations, and resolving challenges
• Strategic Input: Support architectural bid preparation, strategic planning, and resource forecasting, contributing to the firm s growth and competitiveness
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure project processes align with company policies, governance frameworks, and industry standards.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and technical leadership to less experienced members, encouraging growth and career development.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, cost, PM etc.) to ensure integrated and efficient delivery
• Representation: Represent the practice in industry events, conferences, and professional organisations (e.g RIBA, AIA)