Senior Lead Designer

Overview:

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a highly experienced Senior Lead Designer / BIM Engineer II to join our Middle East, Design & Engineering delivery team. This role involves leading BIM/CAD teams, managing complex packages of work with minimal supervision, and supporting project delivery through technical excellence and leadership.

The ideal candidate will be a people, process, and tools-focused professional, committed to driving quality and innovation in design, delivery, and digital practices. The opportunities we offer are varied in terms of size and responsibility levels, ranging from delivering our consultancy services to working directly with client organizations to support their projects and programs.

Atkins Global Technology Centre (GTC) is seeking to appoint a Senior Lead Designer/BIM Engineer II (Revit-Civil Structures) to join our team. This role will be based at our Atkins office in Bangalore, India.

To perform this role successfully, the individual will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• To be part of the AtkinsRéalis Middle East delivery team.
• To lead and manage CAD/BIM packages with minimal supervision.
• To technically supervise and mentor CAD/BIM technicians.
• To ensure deliverables meet client scope, budget, and quality expectations.
• To implement and enforce CAD/BIM standards across projects.
• To identify training needs and support team development.
• To support project teams in proposal and delivery phases.

Requirements:

• Capable of independently producing Revit models in coordination with Architecture/MEP.
• Strong experience in reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Able to develop GA's, sections, and detailed drawings (RC and Steel) independently.
• Competent in checking and assigning detailing work.
• Ensures drawings comply with UK/ME regional standards.
• Demonstrates understanding of commercial aspects of project management.
• Leads innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualification:

Diploma or bachelor's degree in civil engineering with 10–15 years of experience in delivering multidisciplinary projects. Advanced knowledge of CAD/BIM tools, team leadership, and coordination with project management and senior engineering teams is essential.

TEAMWORK:

• Acts as both a team member and a leader.
• Fosters team building and collaboration.
• Shares knowledge and supports team development.
• Takes initiative to align team efforts with project goals.
• Participates in company social and team-building activities.

The Individual:

• Manages multiple assignments and changing priorities effectively.
• Ensures timely and cost-effective task completion.
• Delegates and monitors tasks to ensure delivery.
• Organizing and Planning
• Plans and prioritizes tasks for self and team.
• Continuously seeks efficient ways to improve quality and output.
• Controls technical quality of deliverables.
• Aligns personal career goals with team and project objectives.
• LEADERSHIP / INFLUENCE
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship.
• Demonstrates initiative and leadership in small teams.
• Responsive to internal and external client needs.
• Encourages innovation and motivates team members.
• COMMUNICATION
• Communicates clearly and effectively with team and supervisors.
• Issues precise instructions and provides constructive feedback.
• Shares technical ideas confidently and concisely.
• Addresses challenges proactively and collaboratively.

Required attributes:

A proactive and enthusiastic professional with strong leadership and technical skills. Demonstrates the ability to manage workloads, mentor teams, and contribute to process improvements. Committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.