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AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Design Director - City Design Coordination, in NEOM, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class 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 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 strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn .

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The Director of Design Coordination will play a crucial role within the City Design Integration team within THE LINE Proponent at NEOM The LINE, working directly under the Executive Director of City Design Integration. This position is all about bringing together the various design packages to ensure they work as a homogenous city whilst aligning with the overall vision for NEOM The LINE. You’ll be coordinating efforts between different client and consultant teams and ensuring that every piece of the puzzle fits together perfectly.

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with the Executive Director of City Design Integration to ensure that all design elements across the project are seamlessly integrated.
• Act as the central hub for communication between different design teams, including Urban Realm Designers, Neighbourhood Architects and Engineers, Infrastructure Designers, and more.
• Lead efforts to resolve any design conflicts or challenges that arise, ensuring that all design elements contribute to a cohesive and functional cityscape.
• Coordinate with the the wider client team to align design processes, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring that all parts of the project stay on track.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather and analyse design information, making sure that all elements work together aesthetically and functionally.
• Provide input and feedback on design proposals, ensuring they meet the project’s goals for innovation, sustainability, and quality.
• Support the Executive Director in developing strategies for integrating new design ideas and technologies into the project.
• Fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• 25+ years of experience in architecture, urban planning, building engineering, or a related field, with extensive experience in large-scale projects.
• Exceptional communication and coordination skills, with a knack for bringing different design teams together and resolving conflicts.
• A creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring that every aspect of city design works together seamlessly.
• Experience managing complex design processes and timelines, with the ability to keep multiple moving parts aligned.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with sustainable design practices and innovative urban development technologies.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free 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.

AtkinsRéalis 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.

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Our client is a leading group which is proud to be one of the biggest and fastest growing companies in Saudi Arabia. With strong expansion plans for 2013, it is a great time to join this excellent group and be part of the ongoing development. They have a very successful Real Estate Development company focused on creating modern residential homes, villas & apartments development projects.

We are looking for an experienced Design Manager with strong Real Estate Development experience to be based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

1. Responsible for all design issues concerning the Project during the design process and during construction, taking responsibility for continually reinforcing those goals with the Project Team while being respectful to the Project budget and schedule.
2. Provides Project design input and comments in team meetings and formulates solutions to allow the tenant’s needs to be satisfied within the building constraints.
3. Evaluate given leasing requirements and provide alternate solutions to meet Project goals.
4. Communicate to the Project Consultant Team overall goals for the Project including the program, aesthetics, budget, and schedule.
5. Participate in continual Value Engineering sessions to assure the overall design goals are met.
6. Provide support in establishing scope of service and appropriate budgets for services by Project Architect, Project Designer, and other design professionals.
7. Review the design concepts and drawings for the Project and provide feedback, design suggestions, and alternatives to assist in meeting set goals for the Project.
8. Provide information to consultants regarding the “back of house” and “Management Areas” requirements based on operating properties needs and design criteria.
9. Establish a schedule, scope, and agenda of materials for presentation to Senior Management.
10. Present Project design to Senior Management (individually or in groups) to secure approval.

1. At least 10 years experience working for a reputable Real Estate Development company.
2. 2 years minimum in a Design Manager role.
3. Architectural Degree & Architectural License.
4. Should be Arabic speaker.
5. Excellent English communication skills.

Sirdab is a tech-ops focused startup offering cloud warehousing and transportation / logistics solutions. We have built an end-to-end logistics platform that allows businesses to acquire dry, ambient, chilled and frozen warehousing space within 48 hours as well as manage, optimize and distribute inventory via a single platform. We are empowering businesses to expand and thrive by offering state-of-the-art logistics services–warehousing, freight, and distribution–through a fully integrated platform that is accessible precisely when and where they need it.

Responsibilities

• Take on the role of the primary designer within a diverse product team, leading the complete design process for native mobile and web platforms. This includes conducting research, creating wireframes, prototypes, workflows, and detailed design specifications, as well as managing the visual QA and implementation process.
• Work independently and take full ownership of your tasks, ensuring attention to detail at every step.
• Generate multiple design concepts rapidly, demonstrating a keen sense of when to focus on intricate details and when to create low-fidelity sketches and prototypes.
• Clearly communicate and present your work at various stages of the design process.
• Think strategically to meet the demands of a continuous release cycle while working towards a future vision.
• Collaborate with the product manager on your team to express long-term, medium-term, and short-term opportunities, facilitating alignment exercises such as design sprints, workshops, and planning sessions.
• Contribute to the development of Sirdab's design systems, and gain a comprehensive understanding of existing systems, interdependencies, product roadmaps, and our product development procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience designing at a B2B tech or media companies across responsive web, naive mobile apps is a plus
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Passionate attention to detail – able to work meticulously and quickly
• Strong multi-tasking skills; capable of juggling multiple projects at once
• Capable of handling the pressure of accelerated deadlines and numerous ad hoc requests
• Ability to think at a high level about product strategy and vision
• Have a user- and data-focused design mentality and are constantly looking to sharpen your instincts through user feedback and data insight

Why Join Sirdab?

We are at the beginning of a remarkable journey to revolutionize the logistics industry in the MENA region. Recently part of the Y Combinator W23 batch and backed by leading investors, we are relentlessly striving to broaden our reach throughout the region while simultaneously increasing the value we deliver to our stakeholders. As a result, we are constantly seeking exceptional, determined, and innovative individuals to join us in our efforts to foster the next wave of innovation in logistics in the region. If you are driven by the prospect of tackling complex challenges and making a long-lasting impact, Sirdab is the ideal place for you.

Havelock One Interiors is looking for a Lead Design to join our team in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Background

Since 1998, Havelock One Interiors has established itself as a leading turnkey fit-out service provider in the Middle East. We specialise in interior contracting and the manufacturing of bespoke joinery, metalworks and sophisticated shop fittings.

As a result of expansion in the key growth market of KSA we are seeking to appoint experienced leaders to take our business forward. Therefore,we are offering interviews with well-qualified candidates who are looking to further their careers. We offer an established work environment and a loyal and respectful corporate culture.

Even though our KSA office is located in Riyadh, we work on different projects all across the country. Consequently, the ideal candidate for the Lead Designer position (as well as other vacancies in KSA) shall be flexible and adaptable. In return, you will be rewarded with great opportunities to work on challenging projects in this key growth market.

Role Summary

Lead Designer is responsible for designing different projects for the company with unique and well-organized structures. The Company will undertake turnkey fit out projects for Hospitality, Hotels, High End Residential, Palaces , F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, Education etc

Duties and responsibilities

• Using CAD software and manual drawing techniques to produce architectural plans for management and client approval
• Gathering the necessary measurements, dimensions, and other routine calculations for design layouts
• Reworking and modifying designs based on comments and reviews from management and clients
• Interacting with other Architects and Designers to exchange ideas and provide support
• Ensuring all vital information and documentation is recorded and maintained
• Ensuring that all layouts and blueprints are complying with industry codes and legal standards
• Collecting accurate information on the design requirements for projects
• Supervise the designing activities to ensure the accuracy of their structural plans
• Maintain contact with clients during building construction to help resolve possible design problems
• Liaising with the Project Manager and all other relevant Departments in regard to all design and engineering scheduling

We are looking for a versatile Lead Designer in KSA who has the following experience, skills and personal attributes:

• Bachelors degree in architecture or relevant field
• Having more than 8 years of interior fit out experience encompassing design, detailing, joinery, and furniture installation
• Possess the ability to develop projects through the full design process from concept design to project delivery
• Excellent technical skills, particularly with AutoCAD software
• Strong creative design and time management skills
• Excellent calculations and mathematical skills

We are looking forward to receiving your application for the position as Lead Designer in KSA in case you meet the above-mentioned criteria.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development, including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts, along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-caliber and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

You’ll be responsible for:

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  Leveraging company knowledge and centre of excellence resources for continuous improvement.

  
  
  


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  Actively contributing to net-zero carbon goals by identifying, managing and reducing emissions throughout project delivery.

  
  
  

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Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role

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Responsibilities include:

1. Identify relevant standards and customer requirements, ensuring compliance with national/international standards, legislation, and contract specifications.
2. Specify and requisition electrical materials, with a working knowledge of electrical equipment.
3. Design electrical power systems, including layouts, sections, and calculations.
4. Develop and evaluate conceptual electrical design options.
5. Create technical descriptions detailing the scope of work for project execution and facility studies.
6. Perform engineering calculations to support electrical designs.
7. Ensure design work adheres to health, safety, and environmental procedures, including producing designer risk assessments as needed.
8. Review construction packages for quality before issuance.
9. Provide technical assistance during project construction.
10. Prepare drawings/models and perform design checks for customer/sub-contractor submissions.
11. Participate in design reviews, construction support, and contract close-out meetings, ensuring timely action on relevant items.
12. Coordinate with other designers, technicians, and suppliers for drawings and calculations.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical skills.
• 3-7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with OHTL projects is mandatory.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design

This job posting is active and open for applications.

The Design Director (DD) is responsible for all phases of a design project which includes the design of new build or refurbishment projects, including FF&E and colour schemes. Designs and feasibility studies are produced for commercial, hospitality, leisure and residential properties. The DD will oversee projects and lead the project teams from beginning to end being the main contact for all correspondence with the client and consultants, including coordination with sub-consultant.

The Design Director will manage multiple projects (internally and externally), have an excellent understanding of design process including but not limited to, driving design creativity and project and team management, space planning, materiality, FF&E, presentation skills, software knowledge, project/resource program, post contract knowledge/experience. The DD is responsible for mentoring the design team. Other areas of the job include budget pricing, budget management and procurement. The DD will ensure the Design Team follows the Project Quality Process (PQP).

In addition, the DD shall act as the primary client/stakeholder contact. Collaborating with clients, operators, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders will be crucial in creating and managing the project throughout Pre and Post contract stages. This shall involve coordinating the design on-site and even managing the construction team if the project scope includes this phase of a project.

Design Director drives creativity with the project and wider organization and ensuring project team and resources are well managed thus striking well balance between design and management. The DD is also responsible for strategic planning and growth of the organization.

The Design Director will also take on a management role in respect of interviewing potential new employees, monitoring staff performance during review periods and establishing and monitoring KPIs for the team, providing feedback on employee’s performance.

The Design Director will be required to prepare all resource schedules for projects and manage the weekly design studio meetings. From time to time the DD may also need to assist in preparing business development presentations and attend the presentation to secure the project. This may also include preparing a design scheme, fee proposals and identifying new business and promoting design services to potential clients.

The Design Director will report to the MD/SDD with respect to project deliverables and prepare time schedules to ensure deadlines are met.

• The Design Director will plan and organize the design teams and their daily activities, setting out a clear plan and project program of deliverables and resources to ensure deadlines are met for all studio projects.

• Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of interior designers, providing direction, mentorship, and support. Foster a collaborative and creative work environment conducive to idea generation and innovation. Set clear goals and expectations for the team, and provide feedback and performance evaluations regularly. Managing the PQP process for all projects assigned.

• Design Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and vision for the design team. Set design direction and standards, ensuring alignment with the overall brand and company objectives.

• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of designers, providing guidance and feedback, and fostering a collaborative and creative work environment. Allocate resources efficiently and ensure the team's productivity and performance.

• Project Oversight: Oversee the design process from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including team development, and integrate design with overall business goals.

• Design Strategy: Develop and implement design strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives. Stay abreast of design trends, industry best practices, and technological advancements to inform and improve design strategies.

• Budget and Resource Management: Manage design budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to financial constraints. Collaborate with other departments to ensure resources are allocated effectively.

• Quality Control: Ensure the consistency and quality of design output across projects. Conduct regular reviews and critiques to maintain high design standards.

• Innovation and Research: Foster a culture of innovation within the design team. Encourage continuous learning, research, and experimentation with new design tools and techniques.

• Presentation Skills: Effectively communicate design concepts and strategies to both internal and external audiences. Design presentation, updates, and findings to clients and stakeholders.

• Design & Project Management: Developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in detail with clients (the brief) and setting project schedules. Conducting feasibility studies for projects.

• Understanding individual clients' needs and the needs of the people using the building, developing design concepts in consultation with the client and establishing final briefs and program for the project.

• Manage clients’ expectations as main point of contact of the project overseeing the team.

• Overseeing the preparation of detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes.

• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress, resolve design issues, and ensure compliance with approved design intent.

• Ensuring products specified, for example fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing, and providing samples for clients; this will include obtaining costs for all items and coordinating budgets.

• Keeping up to date with new developments in the design industry.

• Interview designers and team during staff reviews and provide report and feedback.

• Prepare and monitor staff KPIs.

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About The Opportunity

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are one of the delivery partners for NEOM THE LINE, one of the most iconic giga projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, arguably one of the largest projects in the world. Based at NEOM Site, Jacobs has an opening for a Design Director

The Design Director for THE LINE Neighborhood Design management team will oversee the creation of neighborhood master plans and architectural designs for THE LINE. This role involves leading a team of Design Consultants and reviewing and guiding their emerging designs. The Design Director will be responsible for the design of a precinct (two neighborhoods), encompassing approximately 1,000,000 m² of assets.

Time will be allocated 40% on each of the two Neighborhoods, and 20% on NEOM Business responsibilities.

Reporting to Design Director Neighborhoods Module 46, THE LINE

Requirements

• 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, eg 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
  
  
  

• 20+ 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, mix 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
• Experience in Middle East is appreciated
  
  
  

• B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university
• Postgraduate in Architecture or Urban Design
• International accreditation (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent)
  
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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