Senior Design Manager

About the role

SSH Design is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design delivery of large‑scale and complex building projects in Riyadh. The role oversees design quality, technical excellence, coordination and successful delivery from concept through detailed design.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams across Architecture, Structures, MEP and specialist disciplines.
• Manage design delivery, coordination, programme, quality and key project milestones.
• Act as senior interface with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Lead design reviews and resolve complex technical and coordination issues.
• Manage third‑party consultants and ensure effective integration of their designs.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes and authority regulations.
• Drive BIM coordination, constructability and design quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and provide leadership to Design Managers and wider project teams.

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience with significant multidisciplinary design management exposure.
• Strong consultancy background delivering large‑scale, high‑rise, mixed‑use, hospitality or residential developments.
• Proven client‑facing and team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design processes and BIM‑led delivery.
• KSA/GCC project experience highly preferred.
• Professional registration with a recognised institution is advantageous.

Required skills

• BIM coordination
• Multidisciplinary design processes
• Design delivery coordination