Architect Lead - Retail and Advertising

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an Architect Lead - Retail and Advertising to guide design and commercial strategy for retail zones, advertising spaces, and transit-related facilities within the Riyadh Metro extension.

The role combines architectural review, spatial planning, and client coordination to deliver integrated retail and advertising solutions in a major transit environment, working on-site with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 10 years experience in retail development or commercial asset optimization.
• Experience integrating retail and advertising within metro/transit hubs.
• Understanding of lease management frameworks, concession contracts, and revenue-share models.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial consultancy covering retail areas, advertising, click-and-collect facilities, and ATMs.
• Review the design of retail areas and verify contractual compliance.
• Confirm appropriately sized connections to support future rental/operation of retail areas.
• Review retail spaces to ensure they are fit for their intended purpose.
• Review advertising scheme and suitability of proposed elements.
• Assess distribution and placement of advertising elements.
• Support spatial planning, design reviews, and layout optimization for retail zones and advertising spaces.
• Coordinate retail and advertising requirements with architectural, MEP, structural, and ICT considerations.
• Act as the primary client interface for retail, advertising, and associated commercial-space matters.

Skills

Retail development

Advertising integration

Spatial planning

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder management

Technical report-writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

Architect Lead - Retail and Advertising Job Snapshot Role: Architect Lead - Retail and Advertising Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Architecture and Planning Function: Architect Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience Job Type: Full Time Position Overview Parsons is seeking an Architect Lead - Retail and Advertising to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role will support the client with commercial and design strategies for retail areas, advertising spaces, click and collect facilities, and ATMs as part of an extension to the Riyadh Metro. The position combines architectural design review, spatial planning, retail layout optimization, advertising integration, and client coordination within a major transit environment.

Job Details Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Architecture and Planning Function: Architect Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

• Provide commercial consultancy services covering retail areas, internal and external advertising, click and collect facilities, and ATMs.
• Review the design of retail areas and verify compliance with contractual requirements.
• Confirm that appropriately sized connections are available to support the future rental and operation of retail areas.
• Review retail spaces to ensure they are fit for their intended purpose.
• Review the project 's advertising scheme and the suitability of proposed advertising elements.
• Assess the distribution and placement of advertising elements throughout the project.
• Support the client with spatial planning, design reviews, and layout optimization for retail zones and advertising spaces.
• Coordinate retail and advertising requirements with relevant architectural, MEP, structural, and ICT considerations.
• Act as the primary client interface for retail, advertising, and associated commercial-space matters.

Retail and Commercial Design Focus

The Architect Lead will work at the intersection of architectural planning and commercial asset development within the Riyadh Metro extension. The position requires an understanding of how retail zones, tenant requirements, advertising locations, and supporting building infrastructure need to be integrated into a major transit environment. The role will also contribute to optimizing retail layouts and high-visibility advertising spaces while ensuring that commercial areas remain aligned with project design and contractual requirements.

What Required Skills You 'll Bring

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

What Desired Skills You 'll Bring

Professional certification in architecture, project management, or real estate development is desired. The role also benefits from deep knowledge of regional retail market trends, major commercial brands, and advertising network operations.

About Parsons

Parsons provides opportunities to contribute to complex transportation and urban development projects while working across multidisciplinary technical and commercial teams.

The company emphasizes employee wellbeing, professional growth, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity across job levels.