Senior Design Architect

About the role

The Senior Design Architect will lead architectural projects from concept through detailed design and construction documentation, ensuring compliance with client requirements, regulations and quality standards. This role is pivotal in delivering high‑quality designs for large‑scale residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed‑use developments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of architectural concepts, designs and presentations.
• Manage projects through concept, schematic, detailed design and construction documentation stages.
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, material selections and design packages.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, engineers, contractors and internal project teams.
• Ensure compliance with the Saudi Building Code, local authority requirements and international design standards.
• Conduct design reviews, resolve architectural and technical issues, and mentor architects, designers and BIM teams.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals and design modifications.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations and design workshops.
• Support tender preparation, contractor evaluation and monitor project schedules and resources.
• Conduct site visits to verify construction work aligns with approved designs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Professional architectural registration or certification is an advantage.
• 8–10 years of architectural design experience, including large‑scale residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed‑use or real‑estate development projects.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, construction methods, materials and sustainability principles.

Required skills

• BIM coordination and management.