Architect - Building Design and Coordination

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 312,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking an Architect - Building Design and Coordination in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role leads architectural development from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with Saudi Building Code and international standards while coordinating with structural, MEP, fire safety, and landscape disciplines.

The on-site position requires 10+ years of experience, strong BIM coordination skills, and a track record of successful authority submissions and design reviews in major

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• At least 10 years of professional experience.
• Expertise in Saudi Arabian building codes and authority approvals.
• Experience delivering buildings in Riyadh or major Saudi city.
• Proficiency with architectural design software and BIM tools.
• Experience with LEED, Estidama, BIM clash detection, value engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design from concept through construction-ready stages.
• Coordinate interfaces with structure, MEP, fire safety, and landscape.
• Ensure designs comply with Saudi Building Code and regulations.
• Liaise with authorities for submissions and approvals.
• Mentor junior architects and manage design records.
• Support tender activities and construction-stage queries.

Skills

Architectural design

Building design

BIM coordination

Saudi Building Code

Multidisciplinary coordination

Design management

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Job Snapshot

Architect - Building Design and Coordination Job Snapshot Role: Architect - Building Design and Coordination Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Architecture and Planning Function: Architect Experience: Minimum 10 years Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Position Overview Architect - Building Design and Coordination in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a senior Architecture and Planning opportunity for an experienced architect specializing in building design, multidisciplinary coordination, authority approvals, BIM, and construction-stage technical support. AECOM is hiring for this on-site role to lead architectural development from concept through detailed design and implementation while ensuring compliance with Saudi Building Code, municipal requirements, international standards, and project quality objectives.

Job Details

Job Details Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Architecture and Planning Function: Architect Salary: 28000-28001 Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Architect will provide technical and design leadership across the building project lifecycle, translating architectural concepts into coordinated, compliant, and constructible solutions. The position requires close control of interfaces between architecture, structure, MEP systems, fire safety, accessibility, and landscape design. Through disciplined design management and direct engagement with Saudi authorities, the role will help secure approvals, reduce design conflicts, control technical risk, and maintain continuity between design intent and completed construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development from initial concepts through preliminary, detailed, construction-ready, and implementation stages.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, calculations, and other technical deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure building designs comply with Saudi Building Code, municipal regulations, authority requirements, and applicable international standards.
• Coordinate architectural requirements with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety, accessibility, and landscape disciplines.
• Manage critical design interfaces and resolve clashes before they create construction delays or costly rework.
• Use BIM-based coordination processes to improve multidisciplinary design integration and constructability.
• Review design calculations, technical specifications, material requirements, and cost information relevant to architectural packages.
• Liaise with municipal authorities, building departments, and other approving entities throughout design review and permitting.
• Prepare and coordinate authority submissions, permits, supporting documentation, and responses to review comments.
• Track authority comments through formal resolution and verify their incorporation into revised design packages.
• Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings, technical workshops, and value engineering sessions.
• Identify architectural and multidisciplinary design risks and establish practical mitigation strategies.
• Develop cost-conscious solutions that maintain architectural quality, regulatory compliance, functionality, and constructability.
• Apply building safety, accessibility, and sustainable design requirements throughout design development.
• Support tender activities by preparing clarifications, reviewing technical queries, and contributing to design-related addenda.
• Provide construction-stage architectural support and respond to requests for information, proposed changes, and technical queries.
• Evaluate design modifications during construction and protect the integrity of approved architectural requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, engineers, client representatives, and project management teams on technical matters.
• Mentor junior architects and provide technical direction to maintain consistent quality across architectural deliverables.
• Maintain design records in accordance with Design Management Plans, document control procedures, and quality assurance requirements.
• Support preparation and verification of as-built drawings and final design closeout documentation.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor 's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution and possess at least 10 years of professional experience covering architectural design and building project management. Extensive working knowledge of Saudi Arabian building codes, regulations, municipal procedures, and authority approval processes is essential. Previous experience delivering building projects in Riyadh or another major Saudi Arabian city is particularly important. Candidates should demonstrate advanced capability with architectural design software and Building Information Modeling tools, together with strong knowledge of building systems, construction methodologies, structural interfaces, and multidisciplinary design coordination. Experience managing design reviews, authority submissions, compliance documentation, technical workshops, and construction-stage queries is expected. The successful candidate should also be capable of mentoring junior professionals and maintaining design quality across demanding project schedules. Experience with sustainable building design, LEED, Estidama, BIM clash detection, value engineering, and design risk management provides additional value.

Skills Set

• Architectural design
• Building design
• Design development
• Saudi Building Code
• Saudi building regulations
• Authority approvals
• Municipal approvals
• Building Information Modeling
• BIM coordination
• Clash detection
• Architectural drawings
• Construction documentation
• Design management
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Structural coordination
• MEP coordination
• Fire and life safety coordination
• Accessibility requirements
• Construction methodologies
• Design review
• Technical specifications
• Authority submissions
• Permit coordination
• Design risk management
• Value engineering
• Constructability review
• Sustainable design
• LEED
• Estidama
• Tender support
• Requests for information
• As-built documentation
• Quality assurance

Why Join Us

Riyadh 's expanding portfolio of complex buildings and major developments creates sustained demand for architects who combine design capability with local regulatory expertise and multidisciplinary technical coordination. This position provides responsibility across the full architectural lifecycle, from design development and authority approvals through tender and construction support, while offering exposure to BIM, sustainable design, value engineering, and large-scale project delivery within Saudi Arabia 's Architecture and Planning market.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting organization delivering architecture, engineering, design, planning, program management, and construction management services. Its Buildings and Places teams combine architectural creativity, multidisciplinary engineering, digital design, and technical delivery expertise to develop coordinated and resilient built environments.