Lead Airport Architect - Terminal Modernisation & Design

WSP

Dammam

On-site

SAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

WSP is seeking a proactive, site-based Principal Architect with 15+ years of experience, including airport/aviation projects, to lead architectural and interior design across all stages. The role requires coordinating landscape, façade, lighting, and other specialist interfaces while ensuring compliance with aviation standards and live terminal environments.

The candidate will develop terminal layouts, manage multidisciplinary teams, and provide design leadership in client meetings and technical

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture.
  • 15+ years of architectural design experience.
  • 5+ years in airport/aviation projects.
  • Experience with planning and design of airport passenger terminals.
  • Coordination of landscape, façade, lighting, interior design interfaces.
  • Proficient in BIM-based design and multidisciplinary coordination.
  • Experience delivering design in live airport environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural and interior design across all stages from concept to delivery.
  • Provide technical and design leadership for airport modernization projects.
  • Coordinate with landscape, façade, lighting, MEP, ICT and other interfaces.
  • Develop terminal layouts that support passenger flows and operational needs.
  • Ensure compliance with codes, accessibility and aviation requirements.
  • Mentor architectural team members and lead design reviews.

Skills

Architectural design
Leadership
Stakeholder management
Multidisciplinary coordination
BIM coordination
Presentation skills
Site-based delivery

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM (Revit)

Job description

WSP is seeking a proactive, site-based Principal Architect with 15+ years of experience, including airport/aviation projects, to lead architectural and interior design across all stages. The role requires coordinating landscape, façade, lighting, and other specialist interfaces while ensuring compliance with aviation standards and live terminal environments.

The candidate will develop terminal layouts, manage multidisciplinary teams, and provide design leadership in client meetings and technical

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