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AECOM\'s Middle East Rail team are currently seeking a Technical Director of Architecture, with a portfolio of built work in metro\'s and rail to join our team in the Dubai office.

The Technical Director of Architecture will be an advocate for design excellence within the office through an integrated and collaborative approach. The Design Leader consistently exhibits and demonstrates a commitment to AECOM\'s core values - Collaboration, Creativity, Community, Integrity and the Environment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for key design input at early design phases and for general design leadership during the course of the project
• Ensuring Safety in Design principles are applied throughout all design stages of a project
• Oversees the assigned team of Architects and Technicians to ensure that design excellence is achieved throughout
• Applies advanced knowledge to develop design procedures and tools to facilitate the completion of high quality, cost effective projects
• Understands and implements project management principles and able to work within project budgets which includes fees and designing to clients budget
• Participates in pro-active coordination with internal and external design disciplines to achieve a high-quality consistent set of presentation or design documents as per Client requirements and Industry standards
• Leads the preparation of the architectural design for all stages in accordance with the Initial Project Brief and Design Programme)
• Directs, reviews, and coordinates the technical design deliverables of the project team

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Architecture
• Minimum 15 years experience in transit / rail and metros
• Proven related professional experience in an Architectural Practice particualrly with Rail assets
• Experience of working on large scale projects including site experience particualrly with Rail assets

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you\'re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We\'re the world\'s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we\'re in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you\'ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person\'s potential, and we\'ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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