Principal Architect & Project Leader

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Engineering Consultants; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; 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 an Associate Principal Architect to lead multiple complex architectural projects in the Riyadh region, delivering high-quality design and ensuring programme and budget compliance. The role requires chartered status and 15+ years of global studio experience, with strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

You will guide design documentation, BIM workflows, and client engagement, while representing the firm in professional settings and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Chartered Architect status (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a recognised global architecture studio, including high-rise, mixed-use commercial assets, hospitality or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex architectural projects, ensuring design quality, programme delivery, and compliance with budgetary and regulatory requirements.
• Direct and mentor project teams of architects and engineers, fostering collaboration and professional development.
• Champion innovative and contextually relevant architectural solutions, maintaining high design standards throughout all project stages.
• Act as a primary client contact for assigned projects, building and maintaining strong relationships and managing expectations.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Client facing

BIM processes

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Navisworks

Revisto

Rhino

SketchUp

Job description

AtkinsRéalis seeks an Associate Principal Architect to lead multiple complex architectural projects in the Riyadh region, delivering high-quality design and ensuring programme and budget compliance. The role requires chartered status and 15+ years of global studio experience, with strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

You will guide design documentation, BIM workflows, and client engagement, while representing the firm in professional settings and industry events.