Design Manager (Interior Design & Fitouts)

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Design Manager for a museum project in Riyadh, KSA. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the interior design industry, with a strong background managing projects and liaising with contractors. Responsibilities include reviewing design submissions and ensuring compliance with regulations. Competitive rewards include a tax-free salary, medical coverage, and various benefits. Minimum five years of experience in KSA is required.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in KSA.
• Currently based in KSA.

Responsibilities

• Review Contractor Submissions for Interior Design packages.
• Monitor and report against contractor activities on site.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.

Skills

Interior design experience

Project management

Communication skills

BIM360

Autodesk

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis are looking for a Design Manager (Museum) in Riyadh, KSA with previous experience as an interior/fit-out or Project Manager in the interior design industry.

Responsibilities

• Review Contractor Submissions for Interior Design packages against the desired design intent and liaise with Design Manager, proposing alternate solutions where required.
• Interpret the design vision for each area/package and discuss with the Architect/designer.
• Review Contractor's material approval requests.
• Review Contractor proposals for vendors, suppliers and subcontractors and report on conclusions.
• Monitor and report against the contractors’ activities on site.
• Compile performance data and progress reports for the Resident Engineer, Project Controls Manager and Project Director.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant building codes, regulations and sustainability practices throughout the design and implementation process.
• Proven track record of successful project completions and client satisfaction.
• Manage the installation of FF&E.

About you

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited institution.
• 15+ years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in KSA.
• Currently based in KSA.

Key Skills

• Previous experience as an interior design/Fit-out or Project Manager in the interior design industry in KSA.
• Project experience working on high-end museums and luxury fit-outs in KSA.
• Excellent communication skills and spoken and written English.
• Extensive experience of developing Interior Design schemes.
• Highly competent in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, BIM360, Autodesk.
• Team player – ability to fit in with a diverse team.
• Client and Contractor facing – proven ability to present to both clients and gain their confidence and liaise with Contractors at all levels.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax‑free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

EEO Statement

AtkinsRéalis seeks to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnicity or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Worker Type: Employee | Job Type: Regular