Interior Design Engineer - Finishes and Materials

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 145,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is hiring an Interior Design Engineer - Finishes and Materials in Riyadh to translate design concepts into technically coordinated finish packages for commercial and residential projects.

The role requires 3–5 years of interior design finishes experience, strong CAD/AutoCAD skills, knowledge of interior materials, and familiarity with Saudi building requirements, codes, and sustainability considerations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in interior design finishes, interior architecture, or related field.
• Strong CAD and technical drawing production skills.
• Solid knowledge of interior finish materials, paints, flooring, wall coverings, and finishes.
• Understanding of building codes and construction standards relevant to interior works.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed interior finish specifications for commercial and residential projects.
• Prepare coordinated finish schedules for floors, walls, ceilings, and specialty surfaces.
• Produce technical drawings and construction details using CAD tools.
• Coordinate finish selections with architectural layouts and wider design packages.
• Support procurement teams with clear technical information for finish packages.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

3D visualization

BIM

Specifications writing

Site inspections

Job description

Interior Design Engineer - Finishes and Materials

Job Snapshot Role: Interior Design Engineer - Finishes and Materials Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Architecture and Planning Function: Architecture-Interior Design Experience: 3-5 years Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Interior Design Engineer - Finishes and Materials in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is an Architecture and Planning opportunity focused on developing, specifying, coordinating, and inspecting high-quality interior finish solutions for commercial and residential projects. AECOM is hiring an experienced professional to manage finish schedules, technical drawings, material selections, supplier coordination, quality assurance, and site implementation while ensuring compliance with design intent, Saudi building requirements, and project standards.

Job Details

Job Details Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Architecture and Planning Function: Architecture-Interior Design Salary: 13000-20000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Interior Design Engineer will translate architectural and interior design concepts into technically coordinated finish packages that can be procured, installed, inspected, and handed over successfully. The role combines design sensitivity with construction knowledge, requiring careful evaluation of appearance, durability, maintainability, code compliance, and installation requirements. Interior finishes influence both the visual quality and long‑term performance of a space. Accurate specifications, coordinated drawings, approved material samples, and well‑managed finish schedules will therefore be essential to preventing inconsistencies, procurement delays, installation defects, and costly rework. The position also provides an important technical link between designers, architects, contractors, suppliers, and project managers. Through clear documentation and site‑based quality reviews, the engineer will help ensure that completed interiors reflect the approved design intent and required construction standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed interior finish specifications for commercial and residential projects.
• Define materials, colors, textures, performance criteria, and installation requirements.
• Prepare coordinated finish schedules for floors, walls, ceilings, and specialty surfaces.
• Produce technical drawings and construction details using CAD and design software.
• Translate design concepts into accurate documentation suitable for procurement and installation.
• Research interior materials based on durability, aesthetics, cost, maintenance, and project suitability.
• Evaluate paints, flooring systems, wall coverings, decorative finishes, and specialty materials.
• Review material options against client expectations and project performance requirements.
• Coordinate finish selections with architectural layouts and wider design packages.
• Work closely with architects, designers, engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Identify conflicts between interior finish requirements and building systems or construction details.
• Develop practical technical solutions to finish‑related design challenges.
• Prepare and organize material sample boards, mock‑up requirements, and approval packages.
• Review contractor material submissions against approved specifications.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm technical properties, availability, and installation requirements.
• Maintain current records of approved materials, samples, finishes, and substitutions.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installed finishes against approved drawings and specifications.
• Assess workmanship, alignment, color consistency, joints, transitions, and overall finish quality.
• Identify non‑conforming installations and recommend corrective action.
• Participate in mock‑up inspections and establish acceptable workmanship benchmarks.
• Support snagging and closeout of interior finish defects.
• Confirm compliance with relevant Saudi building codes, safety requirements, and construction standards.
• Consider fire, health, durability, and environmental requirements when selecting materials.
• Review finish proposals for compatibility with sustainable design objectives.
• Recommend environmentally responsible and low‑impact materials where suitable.
• Maintain organized project files, technical records, approvals, and specification documents.
• Track design revisions and ensure finish schedules remain aligned with current project information.
• Communicate material decisions, approval status, and technical issues to stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and provide specialist input on interior finishes.
• Support procurement teams with clear technical information for finish packages.
• Coordinate vendor and supplier activities when technical clarification is required.
• Use BIM platforms where applicable to improve coordination and finish documentation.
• Support 3D visualization and rendering activities when required for design communication.
• Contribute to quality assurance reviews throughout design and construction stages.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should have 3-5 years of professional experience in interior design finishes, architectural documentation, interior architecture, or a closely related design and construction discipline. Strong proficiency in CAD software and technical drawing production is required. The successful candidate should be able to develop detailed, buildable documentation rather than focusing only on conceptual design. A sound knowledge of interior finish materials is essential, including paints, flooring, wall coverings, surface treatments, and specialty finishes. Candidates should understand how materials perform under real operating conditions and how installation methods affect final quality. Experience preparing material specifications and finish schedules is important, together with a practical understanding of building codes and construction standards relevant to interior works. The role requires strong coordination skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary design teams, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders. Familiarity with Building Information Modeling software is preferred. Experience with 3D visualization, rendering platforms, sustainable materials, and vendor management will provide additional value. Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required, along with excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving ability.

Skills Set

• Architecture–Interior Design
• Interior design finishes
• Interior architecture
• Material specifications
• Finish schedules
• Interior materials
• Paint systems
• Flooring materials
• Wall coverings
• Specialty finishes
• Material research
• Material selection
• Material approvals
• Material samples
• Mock-ups
• CAD software
• AutoCAD
• Technical drawings
• Construction details
• Architectural documentation
• Design documentation
• Building Information Modeling
• BIM
• 3D visualization
• Rendering tools
• Design coordination
• Architectural coordination
• Contractor coordination
• Supplier coordination
• Vendor management
• Site inspections
• Quality assurance
• Quality control
• Snagging
• Finish inspections
• Workmanship assessment
• Specification writing
• Construction standards
• Building codes
• Saudi building requirements
• Safety compliance
• Sustainable materials
• Eco-friendly finishes
• Sustainability standards
• Procurement support
• Technical submittals
• Document control
• Project coordination
• Stakeholder communication
• Interior fit-out
• Construction administration

Why Join Us

Riyadh 's continued development across commercial, hospitality, residential, and mixed‑use sectors is creating strong demand for professionals who can combine refined interior design judgment with technical construction expertise. This role provides direct involvement in the material, detailing, coordination, and quality decisions that shape the final appearance and durability of built environments. AECOM also offers exposure to multidisciplinary teams working across architecture, engineering, digital design, sustainability, and construction delivery. The experience can support future progression into senior interior design, technical design management, fit‑out coordination, material specification leadership, or broader architectural project roles.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing architecture, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services across buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental sectors. Its multidisciplinary teams work with public and private sector clients to deliver coordinated, sustainable, and technically robust projects across Saudi Arabia and international markets.