Director of Architecture - Bonyan Architectural - Barka, Oman

Bonyan Architectural; Dschanub al-Batina; Presencial; OMR 25.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bonyan Architectural is seeking a Director of Architecture in Oman to lead large-scale commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and urban developments. You will drive vision from concept to IFC, ensure design quality, and align with regulatory and market needs.

Seeking a senior leader with GCC experience who can manage multi-disciplinary teams, secure approvals, and optimize value while sustaining cultural and climatic relevance.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of professional experience with strong GCC market exposure.
• Proven leadership in large-scale commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or urban master plan developments.
• Strong understanding of regional climatic design strategies and sustainable development principles.
• Proven experience obtaining regulatory approvals within Oman or the wider GCC.
• Strong commercial awareness balancing design excellence and project profitability.
• Excellent leadership, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the architectural vision across commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and urban-scale developments.
• Drive concept design excellence aligned with market positioning and development strategy.
• Oversee master planning and urban integration in line with Oman planning frameworks.
• Coordinate approvals with relevant authorities including Oman Ministry and Muscat Municipality.
• Ensure compliance with Oman Building Code and development controls.
• Review and guide IFC documentation through construction phases.
• Mentor internal teams and manage external consultants.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination across structural, MEP, façade, landscape and other teams.
• Align design strategies with feasibility, leasing needs, and ROI objectives.
• Protect design intent during site reviews and construction.

Conocimientos

Architectural leadership

Urban master planning

Mixed-use development

Hospitality project design

Regulatory approvals

IFC documentation review

Sustainable architecture

Design governance

Multidisciplinary coordination

Value engineering

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Descripción del empleo

Director of Architecture

Location: Barka, Oman

Industry: Architecture and planning

Function: Architecture and Interior Design

Experience: 10-15 years

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Director of Architecture hiring opportunity in Barka, Oman for a senior architectural leader with strong expertise in commercial, mixed‑use, hospitality, and urban‑scale developments. This leadership role drives architectural vision, master planning, regulatory approvals, and multidisciplinary project delivery while ensuring design excellence, commercial value, and full compliance with Omani planning standards.

The Director of Architecture is responsible for leading the full architectural strategy across large-scale developments, from concept design to IFC documentation and construction support. This role ensures strong alignment between design quality, urban planning, development feasibility, and long-term asset performance while maintaining cultural relevance and sustainable design standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural vision across commercial, mixed‑use, hospitality, and urban‑scale developments
• Drive concept design excellence aligned with market positioning and development strategy
• Integrate contemporary architecture with regional identity, climatic responsiveness, and cultural sensitivity
• Oversee all stages from concept design through IFC documentation and construction supervision support
• Lead master planning and urban integration strategies in compliance with Omani planning frameworks
• Coordinate approvals with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Muscat Municipality, and other relevant authorities
• Ensure full compliance with Oman Building Code and municipal development controls
• Optimize land use, density planning, circulation, infrastructure integration, and public realm development
• Align architectural strategies with development feasibility studies, leasing requirements, and ROI objectives
• Improve GFA optimization, core planning, and tenant adaptability for stronger asset performance
• Collaborate with leasing, commercial, and asset management teams for long-term development value
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining design integrity and project quality
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination across structural, MEP, façade, landscape, traffic, and infrastructure teams
• Review technical submissions for constructability, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance
• Conduct site reviews to protect design intent during project execution
• Identify and mitigate technical and design risks across project lifecycles
• Mentor internal architecture teams and manage external consultants
• Establish design governance frameworks, review procedures, and approval systems
• Present design strategies to executive management, investors, and regulatory authorities
• Represent the organization in high-level stakeholder and authority engagements

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of professional experience with strong GCC market exposure
• Proven leadership in large-scale commercial, mixed‑use, hospitality, or urban master plan developments
• Strong understanding of regional climatic design strategies and sustainable development principles
• Proven experience obtaining regulatory approvals within Oman or the wider GCC
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance design excellence and project profitability
• Excellent leadership, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Skills Set

• Architectural design leadership
• Urban master planning
• Mixed‑use development strategy
• Hospitality project design
• Regulatory approvals and authority coordination
• IFC documentation review
• Sustainable architecture planning
• Design governance and compliance
• Multidisciplinary project coordination
• Value engineering and development optimization

Why Join Us

• Lead high-profile commercial and residential developments in Oman
• Shape large-scale projects that define the future of urban design in the region
• Join a growing architectural company with strong cultural and design values
• Work closely with investors, executive leadership, and government authorities
• Build long-term leadership growth in one of Oman’s evolving architectural sectors

About the Company

Founded in 2023, Bonyan Architectural was built on a deep respect for the land and identity of Oman. Inspired by the country’s mountains, desert landscapes, and enduring craftsmanship, the company specializes in architectural design, construction, and the development of commercial and residential buildings. Bonyan Architectural creates spaces that combine functionality, cultural character, and long-term value, delivering projects that reflect both modern vision and regional heritage.