Lead Architect

Bonyan Architectural; Dschanub al-Batina; On-site; OMR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonyan Architectural in Oman seeks an experienced professional to lead architectural excellence across commercial, hospitality, and urban developments. You will oversee compliance with local regulations while driving design integrity and project success.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in architecture with a focus on Oman’s planning frameworks and possess strong mentorship abilities. Knowledge of the Arabic language is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading architectural vision across diverse developments.
• Experience in regulatory integration and compliance with Omani planning frameworks.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural vision across various development sectors.
• Oversee compliance with Omani building regulations and planning approvals.
• Align architectural strategies with commercial development goals.

Skills

Oman experience

Arabic language knowledge

Job description

Design Leadership

• 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.

Urban Regulatory Integration

• Lead master planning and urban integration strategies in compliance with Omani planning frameworks.
• Coordinate and manage approvals with relevant authorities: Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Muscat Municipality, and other entities as required.
• Ensure full compliance with Oman Building Code and municipal development controls.
• Optimize land use, density, circulation, infrastructure integration, and public realm planning.

Commercial Development Alignment

• Align architectural strategies with development feasibility studies, leasing requirements, and ROI objectives.
• Drive efficiency in GFA optimization, core planning, and tenant adaptability.
• Collaborate with commercial leasing and asset management teams to enhance long‑term asset performance.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining design integrity and quality.

Technical Construction Oversight

• Lead multidisciplinary coordination across structural, MEP, facade, landscape, traffic, and infrastructure.
• Review technical submissions to ensure constructability, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct site reviews to safeguard design intent during execution.
• Identify and mitigate design and technical risks across project life cycles.

Leadership Governance

• Mentor and manage internal architectural teams and external consultants.
• Establish design governance frameworks, review procedures, and approval matrices.
• Present design strategies to executive management, investors, and regulatory authorities.
• Represent the organization in high‑level stakeholder and authority engagements.

Oman experience and Arabic language knowledge are preferred.