Architect Lead, Retail & Advertising Strategy

SYSTRA

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking an amazingly talented Architect Lead (Retail and Advertising) to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role you will advise the client on commercial strategies for retail areas, advertising schemes, and related services as part of the Riyadh Metro extension.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field, has at least 10 years in retail development or mall management, and excels in stakeholder negotiation, spatial planning, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Real Estate Development, Commercial Management, or a related field.
Experience in retail and advertising integration within metro, rail, airport, or major transit hubs.
Minimum 10 years of experience in retail development, mall management, or commercial asset optimization.
Understanding of lease management frameworks, concession contracts, and revenue-share models.
Proven track record with major commercial developers or as owner’s representative for malls or lifestyle centers.
Demonstrated experience in spatial planning of retail layouts and high-visibility advertising placements.
Excellent stakeholder management, commercial negotiation, and technical report-writing abilities.
Strong cross-disciplinary coordination between tenant fit-outs and core building infrastructure (MEP, structural, ICT).

Responsibilities

Provide commercial services consultancy on Retail Areas, advertising schemes, and related services.
Review retail area designs for compliance and ensure fit-for-purpose and rental readiness.
Review project advertising schemes and distribution of elements.
Support spatial planning, design review, and layout optimization of all retail and advertising spaces.
Interface with the client on all above items.