Engineer - Architect - Interior Design Finishes
AECOM Middle East Ltd
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Job summary
AECOM in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Engineer - Architect specializing in Interior Design Finishes. You will develop, specify, and coordinate interior finishing solutions for commercial and residential projects, preparing detailed material specs, drawings, and finish schedules.
The role requires strong knowledge of interior finishes, construction techniques, building regulations, and QA procedures, with collaboration across architects, interior designers, contractors, and suppliers
Qualifications
- Proficiency in CAD software and architectural design programs.
- Interior finish specification development and documentation.
- Technical drawing preparation and architectural documentation.
- Knowledge of paints, flooring, wall coverings, and specialty finishes.
- Material research, evaluation, and selection.
- Preparation and management of interior finish schedules.
- Material sample coordination and specification documentation.
- Understanding of building codes and construction standards.
- Interior finishing installation methods and technical requirements.
- Site inspection and quality assurance procedures.
- Coordination with architects, designers, contractors, and suppliers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed interior finish specifications for projects.
- Specify materials, colours, textures, and installation methods.
- Review design requirements to determine suitable interior finishing solutions.
- Ensure finishes align with design concepts and technical specs.
- Coordinate finish selections with architects, designers, and contractors.
- Prepare and maintain finish schedules and related documentation.
- Conduct site inspections to verify installation against specs.
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Job description
Role: Engineer - Architect - Interior Design Finishes
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Construction
Function: Architecture-Interior Design
Experience: 3-5 years
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
AECOM is seeking an experienced Engineer - Architect specializing in Interior Design Finishes to join its Buildings and Places team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position focuses on developing, specifying, coordinating, and implementing interior finishing solutions for commercial and residential construction projects. The successful candidate will prepare detailed material specifications, technical drawings, finish schedules, and supporting design documentation. The role requires a strong understanding of interior finishing materials, construction techniques, building regulations, and quality assurance procedures. Working closely with architects, interior designers, contractors, and material suppliers, the Engineer - Architect will help ensure that interior finishes meet approved design intent, technical specifications, aesthetic requirements, and client expectations.
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Construction
Function: Architecture-Interior Design
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
- Develop detailed interior finish specifications for commercial and residential projects.
- Specify appropriate materials, colours, textures, and installation methods.
- Review project design requirements to determine suitable interior finishing solutions.
- Ensure proposed finishes align with approved architectural and interior design concepts.
- Evaluate material characteristics against project durability and aesthetic requirements.
- Coordinate finish selections with relevant architectural and design disciplines.
- Maintain consistency between approved design intent and technical specifications.
- Prepare detailed technical drawings using CAD and relevant design software.
- Develop documentation supporting interior finish selection and installation.
- Translate project specifications into accurate architectural finishing details.
- Review drawings for consistency with approved material specifications.
- Coordinate drawing information with architects, designers, and contractors.
- Identify documentation discrepancies requiring clarification or revision.
- Maintain accurate technical records throughout assigned project activities.
- Research interior finishing materials suitable for specific project applications.
- Evaluate paints, flooring, wall coverings, and specialty finishes.
- Compare material characteristics against durability, appearance, and installation requirements.
- Assess proposed materials for compatibility with project specifications.
- Review available finish options and provide recommendations to design teams.
- Consider applicable sustainability requirements during material evaluation.
- Support informed material selection based on technical and aesthetic criteria.
- Prepare and maintain detailed interior finish schedules.
- Organize material samples and associated technical documentation.
- Develop specification documents identifying approved finishing requirements.
- Coordinate material information with contractors and suppliers.
- Review submissions for consistency with project requirements.
- Track relevant finish selections, documentation, and approvals.
- Maintain organized records supporting material selection and project execution.
- Collaborate with architects and interior designers to develop coordinated finishing solutions.
- Communicate material specifications and installation requirements to contractors.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding material characteristics and technical information.
- Identify potential conflicts between design expectations and installation requirements.
- Support multidisciplinary discussions concerning interior finishes.
- Assist project teams in resolving technical and design-related challenges.
- Maintain effective communication across design and construction teams.
- Conduct site inspections to assess the installation of interior finishes.
- Verify that installed materials comply with approved specifications.
- Review workmanship and finish quality against project requirements.
- Identify discrepancies between approved documentation and completed installations.
- Communicate inspection findings to relevant contractors and project personnel.
- Support the implementation of appropriate corrective measures.
- Verify that identified finishing issues are addressed according to project requirements.
- Maintain inspection records and supporting quality documentation.
- Review interior finish selections against applicable Saudi Arabian building codes.
- Ensure specified materials comply with relevant safety regulations.
- Consider applicable construction standards during finish specification development.
- Incorporate relevant sustainability requirements into material assessments.
- Identify material or installation proposals requiring additional compliance review.
- Coordinate with project teams to resolve regulatory or technical concerns.
- Maintain appropriate documentation supporting compliance with project requirements.
- Identify technical challenges affecting interior finish selection or installation.
- Evaluate alternative finishing solutions based on project specifications.
- Collaborate with architects, designers, and contractors to resolve design discrepancies.
- Assess material suitability where installation conditions create technical constraints.
- Recommend practical solutions that maintain the intended design quality.
- Communicate technical recommendations to relevant project stakeholders.
- Support consistent implementation of approved finishing details.
- Coordinate finishing requirements with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Communicate with stakeholders regarding material options and technical specifications.
- Provide updates on finish-related activities, documentation, and approvals.
- Identify issues that may affect finishing activities or project timelines.
- Support timely resolution of outstanding technical queries.
- Maintain productive relationships with contractors, suppliers, and design consultants.
- Contribute to coordinated project execution and delivery.
- Maintain organized project files covering interior finish specifications.
- Record material selections, samples, and relevant approvals.
- Update technical documentation following approved design changes.
- Maintain accurate finish schedules and supporting records.
- Organize correspondence and technical information related to finishing activities.
- Ensure documentation remains accessible for project coordination and reference.
- Support accurate reporting of finish-related design and construction matters.
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in interior design finishes, architectural documentation, or a related field.
- Experience preparing detailed material specifications and finish schedules.
- Practical knowledge of interior finishing materials and their applications.
- Experience using CAD software and design programs to prepare technical drawings.
- Familiarity with building codes and construction standards relevant to interior finishes.
- Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
- Demonstrated ability to support quality assurance and technical problem-solving activities.
Required Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Proficiency in CAD software and architectural design programs.
- Interior finish specification development.
- Technical drawing preparation and architectural documentation.
- Knowledge of paints, flooring, wall coverings, and specialty finishes.
- Material research, evaluation, and selection.
- Preparation and management of interior finish schedules.
- Material sample coordination and specification documentation.
- Understanding of building codes and construction standards.
- Interior finishing installation methods and technical requirements.
- Site inspection and quality assurance procedures.
- Coordination with architects, designers, contractors, and suppliers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- Familiarity with Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.
- Experience using 3D visualization and rendering tools.
- Knowledge of sustainable and environmentally responsible interior finishing materials.
- Experience coordinating with vendors and material suppliers.
Professional Competencies
- Strong understanding of interior finishing materials and architectural detailing.
- Ability to evaluate material suitability against design and technical requirements.
- Attention aesthetic consistency and construction quality.
- Effective communication with project stakeholders.
- Organized approach to finish schedules and technical documentation.
- Ability to identify and resolve material or installation discrepancies.
- Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary design coordination.
- Commitment to applicable building standards and safety requirements.
- Strong analytical judgment and practical problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage assigned responsibilities while maintaining documentation accuracy.
- All newly hired AECOM employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
- AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
Requisition ID: J10158800
Business Line: B&P - Buildings and Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Middle East and Africa
Career Area: Design
Work Location Model: On-site
AECOM offers employee benefits that vary according to employment status and eligibility. Depending on applicable arrangements, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, disability coverage, paid time off, leave arrangements, voluntary benefits, well-being resources, employee assistance programmes, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase plans.
AECOM also provides professional training and development opportunities designed to strengthen technical knowledge, design capabilities, and career progression.
Employees have opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and contribute to infrastructure and building projects supported by AECOM 's global technical expertise.
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world through innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. The company provides professional services across buildings, transportation, water, environment, and energy. Its teams work with public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, delivering advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management services. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM brings together architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists, digital specialists, and construction managers to address complex infrastructure challenges. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The company supports equal employment opportunity, professional development, collaboration, and a workplace built on respect.
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