Design Technical Coordinator

SJ Group; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Design Technical Coordinator specializing in Façade Engineering, Architectural Builder’s Works & Finishes (ABWF), and Interior Design Fit-Out (IDFO). The successful candidate will manage design documentation, ensure compliance with regulations, and support collaboration across various disciplines. With 8-15 years of experience required, proficiency in BIM software, and strong communication skills, this role offers a significant opportunity for career advancement and involvement in major projects.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Career progression pathways

Qualifications

• 8-15 years’ experience in façade engineering, ABWF/IDFO, or multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Strong knowledge of KSA design regulations, standards, and approval workflows.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale or complex building projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage design documentation across all relevant stages.
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications and codes/standards.
• Support and coordinate BIM workflows for accurate design models.

Skills

Façade Engineering

Architectural Builder’s Works & Finishes (ABWF)

Interior Design Fit-Out (IDFO)

BIM-based design coordination

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Overview

Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a global consultancy delivering complex built-environment and infrastructure projects across 40+ countries, offering end-to-end planning, design, engineering, and programme management solutions. At SJ, you will work on major regional programmes, collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, and benefit from continuous professional development, certification support, and clear pathways for career progression. This role plays a key part in supporting major programme delivery through technical input, design coordination, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring design quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

• Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a global consultancy delivering complex built-environment and infrastructure projects across 40+ countries, offering end-to-end planning, design, engineering, and programme management solutions.
• At SJ, you will work on major regional programmes, collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, and benefit from continuous professional development, certification support, and clear pathways for career progression.
• This role plays a key part in supporting major programme delivery through technical input, design coordination, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring design quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

About SJ Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

About The Role We are seeking an experienced Design Technical Coordinator with specialized expertise in Façade Engineering, ABWF (Architectural Builder’s Works & Finishes), and IDFO (Interior Design Fit-Out). The role is on-site and responsible for supporting technical design coordination, ensuring compliance with project requirements, managing design-contractor interfaces, and facilitating seamless integration across all façade and interior packages. Candidates with Mandarin/Chinese-language capability are highly encouraged to apply due to client-side coordination needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage façade, ABWF, and IDFO design documentation across all relevant stages.
• Ensure all designs are compliant with project specifications, architectural intent, and applicable codes/standards.
• Integrate multidisciplinary inputs and manage interface coordination across architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
• Support and coordinate BIM workflows to ensure accurate and integrated design models.
• Lead or participate in technical reviews, drawing checks, and approval processes.
• Resolve design challenges, clashes, and technical issues through collaboration with consultants and contractors.
• Manage mock-up reviews, samples, and material approvals aligned with project requirements.
• Act as a coordination link between client, contractor, and project design teams.
• Assist with communication and coordination when dealing with Chinese-speaking stakeholders (preferred).
• Support innovation, sustainability goals, and value engineering initiatives in line with Vision 2030 priorities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8-15 years’ experience in façade engineering, ABWF/IDFO, or multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Strong knowledge of KSA design regulations, standards, and approval workflows.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale or complex building projects (Middle East experience preferred).
• Proficiency in BIM-based design coordination and relevant software.
• Mandarin/Chinese-language ability is highly preferred due to client needs.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

At SJ Group, we believe in the power of teamwork, innovation, and continuous growth. By joining us, you become part of a global network dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges with creativity and collaboration. Your ideas and expertise will be valued, and your career supported every step of the way.

All recruitment activities go through our internal Talent Acquisition Team and currently, this role doesn\'t require agency input.

Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!