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Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a highly experienced Senior Architectural Engineer to lead the architectural design review, technical coordination, construction supervision support, and quality oversight for major high-rise, mixed-use, hospitality, commercial, and residential developments in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will ensure architectural excellence, compliance with project requirements, Saudi regulations, international standards, and successful project delivery from design through handover.
Your role
- Lead the review and coordination of architectural designs for high-rise and large-scale building developments.
- Ensure architectural designs comply with project briefs, client requirements, Saudi Building Code (SBC), local authority regulations, and international best practices.
- Review and approve architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, material submittals, shop drawings, and mock-ups.
- Coordinate architectural design activities with structural, MEP, façade, interior design, landscape, and infrastructure disciplines.
- Review contractor submissions and provide technical recommendations regarding constructability and design compliance.
- Conduct design reviews, value engineering workshops, and technical coordination meetings.
- Monitor architectural construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Perform regular site inspections and audits related to architectural works, finishes, fit-out, façade installations, waterproofing, and external works.
- Review and resolve architectural design conflicts and site-related technical issues.
- Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, fire and life safety requirements, and sustainability objectives.
- Support authority approvals and liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding architectural submissions.
- Monitor material selection, sample approvals, and mock-up installations to ensure design intent is achieved.
- Participate in testing, commissioning, snagging, de-snagging, and project handover activities.
- Review contractor claims, variations, and architectural-related change requests.
- Support quality assurance and quality control processes for all architectural works.
- Lead architectural progress reviews and provide regular reporting to project management and clients.
- Mentor junior architects, architectural engineers, and site supervision staff.
- Ensure implementation of sustainable and energy-efficient architectural solutions where applicable.
- Facilitate BIM coordination and clash-resolution workshops during project delivery.
- Contribute to risk management, design management, and project delivery strategies.
Location
Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-161984
Salary range
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About you
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering from a recognized university.
- Master's Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred.
- Professional registration or chartership with a recognized architectural institution is preferred.
- Membership in Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is preferred.
- LEED AP, Mostadam, Estidama, or equivalent sustainability certification is an advantage.
- 15 to 20 years of professional architectural engineering experience.
- Minimum 10 years of experience on major high-rise and large-scale building developments.
- Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is highly preferred.
- Experience working with international consultants, PMCs, developers, and contractors.
- Demonstrated involvement throughout the full project lifecycle from concept design to project handover.
- Experience in design management, site supervision, and construction-phase services.
- Thorough understanding of high-rise construction methodologies and architectural detailing.
- Experience in design review, technical coordination, material assessments, and constructability reviews.
- Knowledge of authority approval requirements and regulatory compliance processes.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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