Architecture Lead

Alpin; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Architectural Lead to oversee diverse architecture projects. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in architecture, significant experience in large-scale projects, and excellent leadership skills. Responsibilities include preparing project proposals and improving internal processes. Knowledge of Arabic and local standards is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years experience in leading architecture projects.
• 5 large-scale multi-disciplinary projects experience as Architectural Lead.
• Knowledge of international and local architectural codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare directives and proposals for projects.
• Report to Senior Management on performance.
• Improve operations, quality and procedures.

Skills

Design management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Postgraduate degree in architecture

Professional certification in architecture

Job description

The Position

The Architectural Lead is a highly experienced professional in the fields of design and design management and architectural motifs for a myriad of buildings, diversified infrastructure, civic public transportation systems, and for public domain structures and landscaping, inter alia.

The incumbent must have demonstrative experience in all aspects of design and delivery of projects, with ability to provide practical, anticipatory, and analytical advice – and undertake and coordinate integrated technical reviews of work product done by internal teams and consultants. The incumbent must also possess formidable design management, project management, and bid preparation skills and proven track‑record of successful and timely delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Follow‑up Design & Architecture Processes.
• Prepare directives & proposals for projects.
• Report to Senior Management on performance.
• Improve operations, quality & procedures.

Candidate Profile - Experience and Position Requirements

A minimum 15+ global experience in leading architecture projects. The incumbent must have experience as Architectural Lead for a minimum of 5 large‑scale multi‑disciplinary projects, ideally including heritage‑led projects within urban regeneration programs.

The incumbent must also have a postgraduate degree in architecture, relevant professional certifications in architecture (e.g., RIBA, AIA) and preferably certifications in project and/or program management. He or she must have demonstrable leadership and interpersonal abilities, experience in stakeholder engagement and preferably within Saudi Arabia, and excellent verbal and written skills. Fluency or working knowledge of Arabic a plus.

He or she will also have experience and knowledge of international and local architectural codes and standards – with experience in Arab and Middle Eastern motifs a plus. The incumbent will be required to prepare, lead, and deliver design charrettes and technical workshops, and in assuming a leadership role in design reviews for varied classes of assets – including but not limited to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental buildings, local transportation networks, architectural design of select infrastructure, and for public domain structures and landscaping.

The incumbent will also be required to advise and support the Program Director and senior PMO staff respective to status of core equity work product – including with respect to cost, schedule, and performance key indicators and milestones. He or she will also be required to support any value engineering exercises in capacity as architectural subject matter expert.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Architecture or Similar field.