Hospitality Design Director — Concepts to Construction

AtkinsRéalis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Design Manager to lead the design development and delivery of large-scale leisure and hospitality projects in KSA. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure design excellence, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality design solutions within budgets and timelines.

You will oversee BIM coordination, liaise with brand operators, and ensure compliance with local codes while maintaining brand standards and guest experience goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in architecture/interior design with leadership.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale hospitality or leisure projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality design execution.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural and interior design vision from concept through detailed design and construction stages.
• Ensure design intent is maintained throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Drive innovation and creative excellence aligned with hospitality trends and guest experience expectations.
• Review and approve design deliverables, including concept presentations, drawings, specifications, and material selections.
• Manage external consultants, design firms, and contractors to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Develop and monitor design schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Identify and mitigate design risks, ensuring efficient problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee value engineering while maintaining design integrity and brand standards.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and external consultants.
• Collaborate with brand operators to ensure compliance with brand guidelines.
• Present design concepts and progress updates to senior stakeholders and clients.
• Coordinate with authorities to ensure compliance with local codes in KSA.
• Ensure all designs meet local codes, sustainability standards, and best practices.
• Oversee BIM coordination and design integration across disciplines.
• Review shop drawings, mock-ups, and material samples.
• Support construction teams with technical guidance.
• Establish and enforce design quality standards across all project phases.
• Ensure adherence to project brand identities and guest experience goals.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure alignment with approved designs.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure quality and design consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture/Interior Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Adobe Suite

Job description

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Design Manager to lead the design development and delivery of large-scale leisure and hospitality projects in KSA. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure design excellence, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality design solutions within budgets and timelines.

You will oversee BIM coordination, liaise with brand operators, and ensure compliance with local codes while maintaining brand standards and guest experience goals.