Senior Leading Architect – Energy Transition Projects

About the role

Assystem is seeking a Senior Leading Architect to drive architectural excellence across energy transition projects in Saudi Arabia. The role combines discipline leadership, design management, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, compliant building solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and allocate architectural activities across projects, mentoring architects and designers.
• Oversee the development of concept, schematic, design development and detailed architectural designs, including master planning, space planning and façade systems.
• Ensure all architectural documentation meets Saudi Building Code, civil defence, accessibility and international standards (IBC, NFPA, ISO).
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, civil, and other engineering disciplines to resolve design interfaces and maintain BIM models.
• Manage authority submissions, respond to technical comments and secure timely approvals from Saudi municipalities and regulatory bodies.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in architectural design and project leadership, preferably in large‑scale infrastructure or nuclear engineering projects.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and drive design quality and productivity.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi regulatory requirements and international building standards.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder and authority coordination.

Required skills

• BIM coordination and model management (LOD/LOI compliance, clash detection).
• Architectural design and documentation (concept to detailed design).
• Master planning, space planning and façade design.
• Knowledge of Saudi Building Code, IBC, NFPA and ISO standards.