Senior Architect – Airport Terminal Projects

About the role

Surbana Jurong is seeking a Senior Architect to lead the design and delivery of a large‑scale airport terminal development in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on design oversight to ensure high‑quality, compliant, and sustainable solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the architectural design team for airport terminal works in Jeddah.
• Oversee design development from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Coordinate architectural activities with MEP, structural, civil, baggage handling, airside, and other specialist disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, aviation standards, airport authority requirements, and project specifications.
• Review and approve architectural drawings, technical reports, design deliverables, and client presentations.
• Manage design coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and mentoring to project teams.
• Support design reviews, value engineering, risk management, and project planning throughout the lifecycle.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in architectural design for large‑scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary architectural design teams.
• Strong background in the design and delivery of airport terminal buildings or major aviation facilities.
• In‑depth knowledge of aviation design standards, building codes, and Saudi regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, technical review, and quality assurance capabilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in industry‑standard architectural design and coordination software.
• Expertise in multidisciplinary coordination and stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of aviation design standards and Saudi building regulations.