Senior Consultant - Smart Cities

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Senior Consultant Smart Cities in Dubai or Riyadh.

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 www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

We are seeking a dynamic and delivery-focused Senior Consultant to join our Consulting, Strategy and Advisory, Smart Cities Services. This role is ideal for professionals with 6–8 years of experience, including 2–3 years dedicated to smart cities or digital transformation initiatives.

As a Senior Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping smart city strategies by defining use cases, developing functional and technical requirements, and contributing to specifications and implementation guidelines. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across design, procurement, and delivery stages, ensuring alignment with client objectives and global best practices.

This position offers hands-on involvement in high-impact projects across the Middle East, providing exposure to complex urban challenges and opportunities to drive meaningful change. You will embody AtkinsRéalis’ commitment to innovation, sustainability, and integrated thinking & helping clients unlock the full potential of digital and smart solutions in the built environment.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery:

• Provide expert technical support in the design and development of inclusive urban strategies and future city processes.
• Develop smart city use cases and translate them into functional and technical requirements aligned with client objectives.
• Draft guidelines, specifications, compliance scorecards, and SOPs for smart city systems and services.
• Lead design reviews across Pre-Concept, Concept, Schematic, and Detailed Design stages, ensuring smart city provisions are embedded.
• Collaborate with ICT, MEP, and sustainability teams to integrate smart city requirements into drawings, BIM models, and technical specifications.
• Identify and enhance traditional urban infrastructure assets—both physical and social—with future technology elements such as datasets, networks, connected devices, and sensors to enable smart services and applications.
• Conduct benchmarking and research to align strategies with ISO 37122, SmartScore, WiredScore, and global best practices.
• Contribute to the definition of requirements for Smart City Platforms, IoT ecosystems, and Command & Control Centers.
• Facilitate integration discussions focused on data management, interoperability, and system-of-systems architecture.
• Assist in developing evaluation criteria and frameworks for Master System Integrators (MSI/DSI) during procurement.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations, reports, and technical documentation for clients and stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder workshops to capture needs, refine requirements, and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Work alongside Land Use, Built Environment Masterplanning, and Urban Design teams to identify smart city solutions that enhance quality of life and address key dimensions such as: Smart Economy, Smart Environment, Net Zero Agenda, Smart Living, Smart Mobility, Smart People, Smart Governance.
• Ability to convert strategy into actionable deliverables (use cases, RTMs, SOPs).
• Strong analytical mindset with sharp research and problem-solving skills.
• Effective collaborator in multi-disciplinary teams with confident client engagement.
  
  

Business Development

• Support business development activities by preparing proposal inputs, case studies, and project references.
• Contribute to the development of internal knowledge frameworks, tools, and templates to support consistent and high-quality smart city delivery.
• Offer innovative approaches to future city actions by developing Smart City Masterplans and processes that reflect global trends while responding to local contexts, demands, and place-based opportunities.
  
  

Education

• MBA with technology focus.
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree, in urban informatics/smart cities or relevant core engineering, digital or related field.
  
  

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Relevant experience: 3+ years in smart city development and delivery.
• Smart City Platforms / IoT Platforms – data integration, analytics, interoperability.
• Urban Command & Control Centers (UCCCs/NUOCs) – operations, visualization, use-case enablement.
• Digital Infrastructure – networks, cloud, cybersecurity, data governance.
• Sectoral Use Cases – mobility, sustainability, public safety, urban services.
• Excellent understanding of MS Excel, financial modelling, and analytical skills, with proficiency in real estate valuation techniques.
• Exposure to Power BI and project reporting tools is preferrable.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to deliver insightful practical solutions.
  
  

Behavioural Skills

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex topics to diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled in building effective relationships with clients, regulators, and partners.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency a plus.
• Willing and able to travel as required for project success.
• Strong report writing and quality review capabilities.
• Able to manage priorities and perform under pressure.
• Adaptable, proactive, and open to working across AtkinsRéalis and client office locations.
• Self-driven with a strong commitment to delivering sustainable, high-impact outcomes.
  
  

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Flexible/hybrid work solutions.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances: Available for remote work locations.
• 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 Scommitted 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.