Lead Architect – Real Estate Development (Saudi National)

Aroma City Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Lead Architect to manage architectural design for mixed-use and residential projects. The ideal candidate should have 11–15 years of relevant experience and proficiency in BIM tools. Strong leadership and excellent communication skills are essential. Knowledge of Saudi regulations and cultural principles is required. This position offers exceptional packages and benefits.

Benefits

Exceptional Package & Benefits

Qualifications

• 11–15 years of progressive architectural experience, particularly with large-scale developments.
• Expert knowledge of Saudi codes, permitting processes, and authority coordination.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for mixed-use and residential developments.
• Establish design standards and conduct rigorous design reviews.
• Present design progress to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

BIM proficiency

Architectural design

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical reviews

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino/3ds Max

V-Ray/Lumion

Job description

Lead Architect – Real Estate Development (Saudi National)

Posting Date: 15/11/2025

Ref: E9799

Position: Lead Architect – Real Estate Development (Saudi National)

Location: KSA

City: Riyadh

Sector: Real Estate Development

Years of Experience: 10+ Years

Qualification: Architecture; deep proficiency with BIM and visualization tools

Salary: Exceptional Package & Benefits

Workdays: 5 Working Days

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architectural design for mixed-use, hospitality, and residential developments—from concept and master planning through permitting, detailed design, and construction documentation
• Direct multi-disciplinary design teams and external consultants to ensure design quality, coordination, and on-time deliverables across all project phases
• Establish and enforce design standards, review procedures, and performance metrics emphasizing sustainability, cultural alignment, and innovation (e.g., LEED/WELL frameworks)
• Conduct rigorous design reviews (drawings, models, BOQs, specifications) to assure technical accuracy, cost alignment, and compliance with Saudi building codes and authorities
• Drive issue resolution early in the design phase by identifying coordination gaps and mitigating downstream construction risks
• Present design intent and progress to executive leadership, investors, and government stakeholders; secure approvals, NOCs, and building permits
• Champion digital workflows (BIM) and advanced visualization to enhance decision-making and stakeholder communication

Qualifications

• 11–15 years of progressive architectural experience with a strong track record delivering large-scale real estate developments in the region
• Previous experience with government-backed projects or top-tier developers (e.g., NEOM, ROSHN, Diriyah Gate, Red Sea Global, Dar Al Arkan, Osus, Ajdan, Tatweer, Kaden)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture; deep proficiency with BIM and visualization tools (Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino/3ds Max, V-Ray/Lumion, and presentation software)
• Expert knowledge of Saudi codes, permitting processes, and authority coordination; familiarity with Vision 2030 priorities and cultural context
• Understanding of cultural and Islamic architectural design principles
• Demonstrated leadership managing cross-functional teams and multiple consultants from concept through delivery
• Proven capability in design governance, technical reviews, value engineering, and cost/design alignment
• Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and negotiation skills; Arabic/English bilingual proficiency is a strong advantage