Architectural Design Review Expert

Facade Today; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Majestic International Company seeks an Architectural Design Review Expert to lead FM-focused design reviews for large-scale developments within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role bridges design intent with long-term operability, ensuring safe, efficient, maintainable buildings and public realms throughout their lifecycle.

You will collaborate with international architects, master planners, engineers, and client FM teams to align with best practices, Saudi regulations, and project strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Facilities Management, Built Environment or related discipline.
• Minimum 20+ years' experience in architectural design, design review, or FM/operational advisory roles.
• Experience on large-scale mixed-use, infrastructure, hospitality, airport, or giga-project developments; Middle East experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AM/FM-focused design reviews of architectural design packages at concept, schematic, and detailed design stages.
• Coordinate with design consultants and client representatives to discuss review comments and resolutions.
• Assess layouts, adjacencies, materials, finishes, and spatial planning for operability and maintainability.
• Review facade systems, access provisions, and envelope solutions for lifecycle durability.
• Prepare structured design review reports highlighting risks, recommendations, and lifecycle implications.

Skills

Architectural design

FM/operational advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Facilities Management, Built Environment

Tools

BIM

Digital handover

Job description

Company Description

Majestic International Company, active globally since 1986, is committed to delivering excellence across diverse strategic business sectors. Originating in the defense industry, the company has expanded its reach to support national development through superior technical capabilities, specialized skills, and intelligent management systems. Established on principles of discipline, adaptability, and teamwork, Majestic is dedicated to providing efficient and premium services that meet the highest standards. Our goal is to build lasting partnerships that drive growth and innovation.

Job Purpose:

The Architectural Design Review Expert is responsible for leading and supporting asset & facilities management-focused architectural design reviews across large-scale, mixed-use and giga-project developments within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The role acts as a critical bridge between architectural design intent and long-term operational reality, ensuring that buildings and public realm environments are safe, efficient, maintainable, and cost-effective throughout their lifecycle. The position focuses on embedding FM, operability, maintainability, soft services, and user-experience considerations from concept through detailed design.

Working closely with international architects, master planners, landscape designers, engineers, MEP & other relevant disciplines and client FM teams, the role ensures that architectural solutions align with international best practice, Saudi regulations, and project-specific operational strategies while supporting world-class outcomes and total cost of ownership optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct AM / FM-focused design reviews of architectural design packages at concept, schematic, and detailed design stages
• Attends meeting with relevant design consultants and client representative to discuss related design review comments for required resolution
• Assess layouts, adjacencies, materials, finishes, and spatial planning from an operability and maintainability perspective
• Review building typologies, façade systems, roof access, general accessibility requirements, and envelope solutions to ensure safe access and lifecycle durability
• Ensure architectural designs support efficient cleaning, maintenance, replacement, and refurbishment strategies
• Verify compliance with relevant project specific and international standards (e.g. WELL, LEED O+M, IWFM) and relevant local KSA regulations
• Review plant accessibility strategies, service corridors, back-of-house layouts, and vertical/horizontal circulation
• Confirm adequate maintenance clearances, safe access routes, and replacement strategies for building elements
• Assess façade access systems / strategies, BMUs, anchor points, and roof access provisions
• Ensure architectural solutions support soft services operations including cleaning, waste management, security, and concierge functions
• Review public realm, landscape, and common area designs to ensure efficient service delivery and user experience
• Assess waste management strategies including segregation points, service routes, loading bays, and back-of-house logistics
• Review security-related architectural elements to ensure appropriate sightlines, zoning, and integration with surveillance and access control systems
• Ensure staff facilities, welfare areas, and operational accommodation are adequately planned and integrated
• Act as a key FM design review interface between architects, engineers, contractors, design consultants, and client representatives
• Participate in and lead design workshops, technical reviews, and value engineering sessions
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to design teams to influence outcomes without compromising design intent
• Coordinate with MEP, BIM, and FM specialists to ensure multidisciplinary alignment
• Prepare structured design review reports highlighting risks, recommendations, and lifecycle implications
• Provide executive-level summaries for senior client stakeholders and project leadership
• Support asset-level operational strategies, FM briefs, and handover requirements
• Contribute to digital handover, BIM-for-FM, and asset data readiness initiatives
• Ensure all design review activities comply with project specific policies, professional standards, and ethical requirements
• Maintain accurate records of reviews, comments, responses, and approvals
• Uphold confidentiality and professional conduct at all times
• Support internal quality assurance and continuous improvement processes

Qualifications and Skills:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Facilities Management, Built Environment, or a related discipline
• Minimum 20 + years' experience in architectural design, design review, or FM/operational advisory roles
• Experience on large-scale mixed-use, infrastructure, hospitality, airport, or giga-project developments (Middle East experience strongly preferred)

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of architectural design principles from an FM and lifecycle perspective
• Proven ability to review complex architectural drawings, specifications, and design reports
• Knowledge of AM / FM standards, soft services requirements, operational & maintenance workflows
• Familiarity with BIM, asset data requirements, and digital handover principles
• Strong report writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to balance design quality, capital cost, and long-term operational efficiency

Professional Associations & Memberships

• RIBA, ARB, IWFM, IFMA, or equivalent
• WELL AP and/or LEED AP accreditation (advantageous)
• Participation in regional and international built environment and FM forum

Competencies:

• Operational Mindset - Focus on lifecycle performance and real-world functionality
• Design Insight - Ability to understand and challenge architectural intent constructively
• Stakeholder Influence - Confident engagement with senior designers and clients
• Strategic Thinking - Balances CAPEX decisions against OPEX and total cost of ownership
• Communication - Clear, professional, and solution-oriented
• Planning & Organisation - Manages multiple design packages and review stages effectively
• Integrity & Professionalism - Maintains high ethical and professional standards