Sr. Architect (Saudi National)

About the role

We are seeking a senior architect to lead heritage and urban development projects in Saudi Arabia. The role involves delivering high‑quality architectural designs that respect cultural heritage while supporting modern urban regeneration.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review architectural designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documents for heritage and urban development projects.
• Ensure designs align with the project vision, master plan, urban design principles, and heritage conservation requirements.
• Review consultant and contractor submissions, including shop drawings, material submittals, mock‑ups, and method statements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams such as Urban Planning, Landscape, Structural, MEP, BIM, and Infrastructure.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor construction quality, design compliance, and adherence to approved drawings and specifications.
• Support restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and conservation of heritage buildings and culturally significant assets.
• Ensure compliance with the Saudi Building Code, MOMRA regulations, accessibility standards, and heritage authority requirements.
• Participate in value engineering, constructability reviews, and design optimisation while preserving heritage character.
• Assist in resolving technical issues during design and construction phases.
• Review material selections, architectural finishes, façade treatments, and conservation methodologies.
• Prepare technical reports, design review comments, inspection reports, and progress updates.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and government authorities throughout project delivery.
• Support BIM coordination and multidisciplinary design integration.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in architecture.
• Experience in heritage restoration, conservation, urban regeneration, mixed‑use developments, or large‑scale urban projects.
• Proven involvement in projects similar to Diriyah Gate, AlUla, Historic Jeddah, Qiddiya, NEOM, or comparable cultural heritage initiatives.
• Knowledge of Saudi Building Code, MOMRA regulations, and heritage authority standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Required skills

• Proficiency with architectural design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and ArchiCAD.
• Experience in BIM coordination and integration.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and heritage conservation standards.
• Ability to produce detailed technical documentation and reports.