Lead Principal Architect – Aviation & Airport Design

WSP in the Middle East; Dammam; On-site; SAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Principal / Associate Architect - Aviation to lead design and delivery of major airport projects across the region.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of relevant experience, strong aviation design capabilities and a proven background in airport projects, with leadership across landscape, façade, lighting and engineering interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture is required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in architectural design with aviation focus.
• Experience in airport passenger terminal buildings, modernisation or expansion is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead architectural and interior design across all stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural and interior design across all stages from concept to delivery.
• Provide technical and design leadership for airport modernisation, refurbishment and expansion.
• Represent the architecture discipline in client meetings and design workshops.
• Coordinate with landscape, façade, lighting, MEP and other specialist interfaces.
• Develop terminal layouts that support passenger flows and operations.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes, fire safety, accessibility and aviation standards.
• Lead phasing strategies for live airport environments with minimal disruption.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Coordination across disciplines

BIM coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Principal / Associate Architect - Aviation to lead design and delivery of major airport projects across the region.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of relevant experience, strong aviation design capabilities and a proven background in airport projects, with leadership across landscape, façade, lighting and engineering interfaces.