Architect Engineer

Retal Urban Development Company; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Retal Urban Development Company is seeking a Lead Architect in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities include reviewing building plans for compliance and aesthetics, presenting designs to clients, and leading subordinate staff through projects.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and 1-3 years of design experience, with knowledge of Saudi Aramco codes and safety standards. Proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in architecture design.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco codes and standards with excellent safety awareness.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial buildings and all international codes.

Responsibilities

• Review building plans and site designs for compliance and aesthetics.
• Present project designs to clients and develop cost estimates.
• Act as a Lead Worker over subordinate staff's activities.

Skills

Architectural design

Compliance with codes

Safety awareness

International Building Code knowledge

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Review building plans and site design for aesthetics, environmental acceptability, and compliance with codes and standards and accessibility requirements; develop new designs as per the codes and standards and prepare plans and specifications where needed.

Present project design to the client for review and make recommendations to meet their needs. Develop cost estimates, coordinate implementation of capital improvement projects, and develop construction bid proposals.

Support the client in commenting on the contractor’s IFC architectural drawings. Participate in final inspection of improvement projects and make recommendations regarding acceptance of construction work, and support the client in all technical issues related to the discipline where necessary. Act as a Lead Worker over the activities of subordinate professional staff.

Prepare reports and correspondence. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with wood CORE Values and with a positive attitude towards safety in both design and office environments.

Contribute to the group as a disciplinary technical specialist as required. Provide technical and architectural design support to projects as Lead Architect where required. Execute assigned work in accordance with Project Execution Plans, applicable Project Procedures and Standards within man‑hour and cost budgets and project schedule targets.

Provide design and technical interface to project work with clients, other departments, suppliers, vendors and consultants. Advise the Chief Architect on technical capability of staff as required to support manpower allocation to projects. Review, support and agree on project technical and design issues with the Lead Discipline Engineer, including dissemination and implementation of disciplinary best practice on projects.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
• 1–3 years of experience in architecture design
• Saudi Aramco codes and standards with excellent safety awareness
• Extensive knowledge of all international codes and standards, mainly the International Building Code
• Extensive knowledge in industrial buildings
• Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation